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To her point, Urvi was able to skip ahead in math and science
classes and take multiple humanities classes simultaneously
while at Seneca Valley—taking Calculus and Physics together
in 10th grade, and Government/Politics and Economics in 12th
grade. “Though I am slightly more STEM oriented in terms of
my interests, I love exploring subjects like History and English,”
she notes. “The personalization that Seneca Valley has offered me
when it comes to my course schedule is one of my favorite things
about my school.”
Urvi learned about many of the scholarship programs through
older friends. “Being ahead in my courses allowed me to interact
with older students, and I learned about so many amazing
opportunities through their guidance,” she explains.
The application process for each accolade was extensive. Urvi’s
motivation was to challenge herself and put herself in the best
possible position to create positive change in the world. With this
mindset, she is continuously inspired to seek new opportunities.
Each award is unique and introduced Urvi to a new
community of motivated and talented students. “I feel so
honored and humbled each time I learn about another
recognition, and I am inspired to continue pushing myself
to achieve new goals,” she says, and feels that the Coca-Cola
Scholarship has been her largest achievement so far. In addition
to the scholarship money, the award involved a weekend trip to
Atlanta for a banquet, a service project, leadership development
opportunities and a chance to meet the other scholars, each of
whom was an inspiration to Urvi. “The community fostered
by the award and the trip is unique to Coca-Cola Scholars, and
getting to meet and learn about the other scholars was truly life-
changing,” she adds.
Urvi’s inspiration is—without a doubt—her parents. “They
give me the support and guidance that I need to make my own
choices, and they help me stay level-headed through it all,” she
says. “Knowing the sacrifices they have made for me inspires me
to strive for excellence.”
Her parents couldn’t be more proud. “Urvi really cares
about what she does, and she knows how to balance her
responsibilities,” they say. “She has extremely high goals set for
herself, and she has the motivation, energy and willpower to
achieve those goals. Sometimes, we even need to tell her to slow
down and relax!”
Urvi also gives credit to her Seneca Valley teachers for her
success, noting that each one has a unique way of investing in
students, and all of her teachers have contributed to her academic
growth and development.
She plans to study medicine because it combines the
humanities with STEM, and she’s looking for a career where she
can pursue her academic and personal interests while positively
impacting lives. Urvi will be attending Case Western Reserve
University this fall through its Pre-Professional Scholars Program
for medicine. Her career goal is to become a doctor, with the
intention of practicing for a few years after medical school and
residency, then hopefully transitioning to a career with a greater
focus on public and population-based health.
For more information about Urvi Gupta’s accolades and
success, contact Katherine Huttinger at [email protected]. ■
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