Radhika

By Aaheli Guhathakurta
 * Radhika Patel**

Born in Muhlenburg Hospital on May 21, 1997, Radhika Patel has always been the friend you can count on. This brown-eyed, brown-haired girl has a personality you can’t miss. Described as a “very shy child” when she was younger, Radhika has turned into a friendly, one-of-a-kind, caring person you’d love to be friends with.

**Busy Girl** Radhika is almost always on the go, but she still always makes time for doing the things she loves. In particular, soccer and basketball. Not only do sports keep her busy, but also they are a good way for her to take out her anger. She’d rather take her anger out on the court than on somebody else. Also, she loves the feeling of being a “part of something bigger,” that requires everyone to trust one another. Radhika is also the star of team right now, and soon she will be awarded for being the first person on her team to have played 1,000 minutes in one season! Other than sports though, Radhika also likes to cross stitch, read, and draw, along with hanging out with her best friends Nazifa, Avanie, Christine, and Ananya.

**Nature Lover** Along with sports and hanging out with her friends, Radhika has always been interested about the world around her, ever since she was little. Since she was always playing outside whenever she had the chance to, she grew up with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. She considers nature her own safe-haven where she can get away from everyday distractions. Additionally, Radhika loves animals. Even though she doesn’t have any pets as of now, Radhika absolutely adores creatures of all shapes and sizes.

**Future Goals** In the future, Radhika’s goals include having a successful career and having a comfortable life for herself and her family. “Ten years from now, I see myself saving animals, making them feel better, and going home being greeted by my dog and the silence of a fish,” she says. But she knows it’s going to be a hard journey to get there. Right now, she’s focused on working hard in school so she can get into her dream school of Yale, since it’s not too far from home and it’s a very good school. As for her house, she would like to live in a simple house, like her own, with lots of trees and space. Since Radhika is so hard working, anyone could tell that she can easily fulfill her dreams considering how she is always focused in whatever she does.

**“I’d say I’m Unique”** Radhika describes herself as “unique, crazy, athletic, and smart,” and I can definitely agree with her on that one. She’s the kind of person you might never meet again. She’s true to her friends and the people she loves, and she’s always hard working, striving to reach her goal. I have personally known Radhika since elementary school, so I know that she will always be there for you, no matter what. Radhika is a great person to get to know, so if you don’t know her very well, be sure to strike up a conversation with her because you might just start a lasting friendship.