Nickname(s): Khush, KhushK, Khushkebab, PILLOW, Khooosie

Nationality: Indian

Favourite Catchphrase/saying: It do me like that sometimes. You look so cute I’ll bite you. Hehehehehe. Meow. Meep moop. 

Favourite Class: Form 4 Geography class and Lower 6 Physics class

Favourite Form: Form 3

Favourite staff member: Mrs Van der Puije

Favourite spot: The bleachers, SENCO and the counselling department (sorry Mr Lennard)

Most embarrassing moment: When Mr Agbotse insisted that my sister had gotten married and sent him an invitation but I had no idea what he was talking about so the whole class thought that I wasn’t invited to my own sister’s wedding.

Four words that describe you: Passionate, Calm, Determined, Dhampi

Your GIS experience in one word: Rollercoaster

Best GIS memories: Chances 1 and chances 2 (featuring the local and peculiar means special). The life-threatening bio trip and the amazing French trip. Playing UNO at the bleachers and our sappy send-off at the poolside after form 5. 

Where you think you will be 10 years from now: Hopefully having a job, a roof over my head and two dogs. 

That One person who inspired you during your time GIS: Janhavi Nesarikar 

Best lesson GIS taught you: Cherish and appreciate those around you whilst you still can, you never know when they won’t be a part of your life anymore. 

What you want to be remembered for at GIS: Co-founding Damage Control

Greatest achievement while at GIS: Meeting an amazing group of friends who always support me and getting 10 A*s. 

Best advice while at GIS and who gave it? : “It’s never a crime to take the easy route especially when you aren’t ready for the difficult one” – Shambhavi Verma (AKA Maghadeera) 

What you will tell your 13-year-old self knowing what you know now: Even though studying is important, take some time for yourself. Live life and experience new things. 

A song that best describes your entire GIS experience: Levanter by Stray Kids

Social media/contact information: Instagram: nesarikar.khushi