Student Achiever: ‘I am on a recce to discover my true potential’

She is a voyager sailing through experiences and learning in life waiting to anchor at her accurate aim. Meet Siya Batra, who is studying in class XI at Apeejay school, Noida. In a candid interview, Siya shares how she is keeping her patience to pursue the right goals in life.  

Read edited excerpts here.  

Tell us about your achievements at technofest? 

Having faced a loss last year in the very same event, I was keen on a podium this time- and thus it manifested, me and my teammates Abhiroop and Shreyashi won first in Pitch Prodigy, where we pitched a technology involving metal plastic composites which can be sold for industrial use.

What’s your ambition?

Life is a dynamic state with depths of complexity, and to stick to a single goal was never my philosophy. It was rather to be a free spirit not bound to desires and notions. I wish to gain the maximum knowledge I can, try out the most bizarre things I can find, and put all this experience to work – to be the most optimal version of myself, leaving a positive impact on people I meet. In short, live the best I can!

How did Apeejay School support your journey?

With great peer support, and encouragement from teachers and seniors, I have been able to gain confidence to test my boundaries and acquire new skills. I remember joining CODE in IX with only a few skills and have seen them grow exponentially over the course of three years.

What was the most challenging part of technofest? 

With other events lined up, along with the looming pressure of upcoming exams, the challenge was definitely finding enough time and balancing everything so maximal output is reached.

How is technology important in today’s world?

Humanity has grown technology the way sharks have grown teeth. It is an evolutionary process- technology and it’s connectivity has probably helped us gain more consciousness and evolve into the advanced beings we are today, and will help us do so for times to come.