“Watching our college win the Le Corbusier trophy for the first time when I was in my first year was when I understood the impact NASA India made on lives of architecture students. The celebration of their teamwork, exploration, and experience! The immense energy, enthusiasm, and pride reflected in all the students and faculty who have been a part of NASA India. This is when my desire to become a significant part of NASA, be the Unit Secretary of our college and represent our unit on a national platform, grew stronger.

The journey after that has been a rollercoaster. With the global pandemic hitting, and the world turning upside down, we started studying architecture online. Where we could barely manage our academic work, we still gave our 100% for all the trophies that we worked on. The spirit of NASA was still alive. After becoming the USec, I was exposed to the depths of this association. I have realized how professional and powerful a student body association can be, and being a part of it was truly an honour. The number of responsibilities felt overwhelming at first, but my tenure has shaped me into a more confident and evolved individual.

The association provides exposure and platforms not just in terms of academic architectural development but the overall development of a student, giving them skills that are required as professionals. I’ve learned something new every year. In my tenure, I’ve learnt to take a stand and to manage and lead a team. I’m grateful of NASA India, for giving me this opportunity, the respect, the experience, and the confidence I’ve earned. I can definitely say I’m proud of who I’ve become and the person I’m growing into.