Lorna Devkota

Freshman at Cornell University | Graduate: Grimsley High School

 

Q: Do you think peer pressure exists and if so, can you share an example of an area where it plays out in your own life/school?

A: There is no doubt that peer pressure exists. However, I keep it from playing a role in my life to the best of my abilities. I go to an extremely competitive high school where students do unbelievable things to be on top. There is constant lying, deceiving and cheating. It’s difficult for those of us who don’t cheat to see these people being rewarded with higher grades.

The cliché peer pressures also exist: drinking, drugs, etc. Let’s just put out there that I spent my 2009 New Years Eve playing “Catch Phrase” and eating hummus and crackers with my best friends.

 

Q: How would you define beauty?

A: Coming from a culture where beauty is very “concrete,” I appreciate the broad definition of beauty that an American culture provides for its citizens. Beauty is so much more than what meets the eye. To me, beauty is anyone who does selfless acts for the benefit of others.    No matter how beautiful you are on the outside, if no one likes to be around you, then why does it even matter? Beauty should really be defined as someone who enjoys themselves as well as life. 

 

Q: What food best describes your personality?

A: Jello because it comes in lots of different shapes and flavors.