My name is Anika Kapadia, I am 17 years old and have been a member of Global Pathways for the past four years. Some of my hobbies include traveling, trying new foods, hiking, and working out. 

I am the captain of the cross-country team and the track and field team at my school. Additionally, I am the co-president of the club, "Cheering On Children's", at AHS. We meet every other week to organize fundraisers and write letters for kids in long-term hospitalization of for the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club. We have used all the money we have raised to buy gifts and put together care packages for Boston Children's Hospital.

Outside of school, I work part-time at a local cafe, Crack'd Kitchen and Coffee. At Crack'd I work as a food runner and cashier, through my experience at Crack'd I have picked up many people skills as I have dealt with many different types of people.  Additionally, I have been teaching an AWD swim class ( a swimming class for people of all ages, mostly kids) every Sunday for the past couple of years. This has taught me how to be extremely patient and quick thinking. Every kid is unique and learns best with different methods, I have learned to try out different methods and listen to what the kid wants to do without getting frustrated and at the same time making sure I am teaching. 

 I hope to use the knowledge I have gained and all my opportunities to help others who may not be as fortunate. I hope to pursue a career in the medical field where I will help anyone in need. Due to my interest in the medical field, I have been interning at Lowell General Hospital in the PACU and the surgical day care floor.