Summer Internship 2025 : Transforming Communities, Transforming Me

My name is Niyati Pandari, I am in 10th grade and I am from Houston, Texas and I have been a part of VT Seva for 5 years. I was a part of the internship in 2025 and I chose to do this because I really wanted to understand the impact VT Seva is making on the kids in India. When I went I saw that VT Seva wasn’t just helping a few people but it was transforming communities.

One of the most meaningful parts of this internship was visiting the Jeeyar Gurukulams in Allampally and Beersaipeta. I loved teaching the kids there and also learning a lot from them. Everyday their smiles and genuine appreciation to learn inspired me and showed me that I should never take things for granted, especially my education. Whether it was Math, English, or even music they approached each subject with such passion and dedication. Watching them made me realize how important it is to pursue the things that you love with enthusiasm and also to appreciate life even when you don’t have everything you want.

I also had the opportunity to visit the Netra Vidyalaya kids in Shamshabad. Watching them was incredibly inspiring because they showed me that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Thanks to all the support that VT Seva provides for them, these visually challenged students are able to get the right education and still do everything that others can do. Their determination and talents were truly eye-opening. They reminded me of the power of having the right mindset and taught me to never give up even though things might be challenging.

Another memorable experience was visiting the Statue of Equality and the JIMS Hospital, Medical College, and Medical Camps in the villages. It was really cool learning about the difference between Allopathy and Homeopathy and how both are different approaches to helping people with medical issues. Visiting the medical camps in the villages showed how much effort is being put into medical care in areas that don’t have proper medical care. 

Overall this experience was definitely an unforgettable one. I had so much fun during the 12 days that I spent on the internship, meeting, becoming friends with them as well as learning so many things from all the places I went to. This journey has taught me so much and gave me memories that I will carry with me forever. I don’t think I'm ever going to forget this internship and I really hope that the people I met during those 12 days will forget me either.

By - Niyati Pandari