Summer Internship 2025 - The true value I found in Allampally

The true value I found in Allampally

Jai Srimannarayana, My name is Medhasree Bhatter and I am in 9th grade. When I first went to Allampally for my VT Seva internship, I thought I was just going there to teach music and help out. What I didn’t realize was how deeply those 2 weeks completely changed my life.

The children there were so ambitious. Every single one of them had dreams to become doctors, teachers, engineers, or musicians, and they spoke about their goals with so much passion that it honestly made me stop and think. I realized how much I had taken education for granted. For them, learning wasn’t just something they had to do, it was something they were grateful for. Which is why right now I know, education isn’t a privilege. If the kids there had what we had they would be rocking it right now. That kind of ambition for knowledge was something I had never seen before, and it completely inspired me.

I remember teaching them songs and listening to their voices– it was such a good reminder of how music connects hearts. Every time I sang in class, their faces would always light up with the biggest smiles. They’d always ask me to sing “one more,” and the joy in their eyes made me realize how powerful music is in spreading happiness.

We also spent time teaching English and helping the students grow more confident in speaking, and learning how to speak in public. I remember one shy girl who was nervous at first, and we gently encouraged her until she started trying her best. Watching her open up and smile after she spoke made me realize how meaningful patience and kindness can be. We all laughed together, created stories in English, and learned from one another. One of them was very good at English and wanted to come to America in the future and we motivated him because we saw how determined he was. That made me realize how big their dreams are for these kids and how hard they’re willing to work for them. You can just feel that they’re going to do something amazing in the future!

Through my time there, I learned that the real meaning of service isn’t just showing up or completing a task. It’s about being present with love. It’s about compassion, about giving without expecting anything in return. It’s about realizing that when you help others, you grow too. 

This internship truly taught me the value of selflessness and gratitude. The kids at Allampally inspired me to look at life differently and to appreciate what I have. When I study now– I study for them, for the girls who couldn’t, for the kids who dream big even when the world makes it hard. They are my reminder of why I want to keep serving, keep learning, and keep giving through music.

Blog written by - Medhasree Bhatter