Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 616

About the TCI’s response to this
initiative
I have received an incredible response in the TCI
to the Summer Intensive; this only continues
to fuel my passion for growing the intensive
even bigger and ensuring that it reaches all
levels of every island community in the TCI. I
have students from all backgrounds, some that
live within the TCI and some that even attend
during their visit to the island. This diversity truly
makes the program a place of learning, unity and
friendship.
About the other face of Ryesha, the
Biology Major student . . .
As a young child, I've always held my passion
for academics and my passion for dance hand in
hand. There's something so fulfilling about being
able to conquer both that fuels my drive; I've set
goals for myself since I can remember, always
trying to make each day better than the next,
each year more successful then the year before,
and through it all I make sure to stay happy and
healthy. When I graduated High School, I knew
that my interest in pursuing dance and science
would be challenging, but it has helped me in
more ways than I could have imagined. Currently,
I am a Undergraduate Honors Biology Major in
New York City, as well as a Professional Dancer.
Blending the two has always presented its
difficulties, especially in terms of scheduling, but
it has been rewarding and has truly helped shape
my character. In addition to being a full-time
student and dancing throughout the week, I also
volunteer in the Cardiac Care Unit of the New
York Methodist Hospital and recently, completed
a National Model United Nations Conference as a
Head delegate for the High Level Political Forum.
To get everything done I remind myself that
things have to be taken one step at a time, I try
to stay as organized as possible, and stay on top
of academic deadlines. I also try to make as much
time for studying and class readings as possible,
but, I also make enough time for Netflix to get me
through the day!
About her favourite things to do
when on vacation in the TCI
Aside from spending time with family and
friends, I like visiting the incredible beaches,
going out to the Thursday night 'Island Fish
Fry' and definitely, visiting local restaurants for
amazing island food.