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Talkin’ Help Club w/ Tenzin Chemi

Hey y'all. It’s Deborah back at it again with another interview! I’m here with Tenzin, who is a Freshman at MVA, to help continue my interview series called, Following the Freshmen! Today’s questions are going to focus on the Help Club, as she’s the club leader, and raise awareness about what they are doing over at the Help Club!

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Q: What inspired you to start the Help Club, here at MVA?

Tenzin: I always wanted to do something like this. I had this idea in eighth grade, but my school didn't really allow clubs to be formed and, I didn't have financial help/aid. So when I got to MVA and I saw how easy it was to create clubs, I started to form this club.

Q: Is there any other leaders that help you run the Help Club?

Tenzin: Yes, I have a vice president, Norah Singh, and most members have an official role, like treasurer/secretary/etc. help out.

Q: What have y’all accomplished at the Help Club?

Tenzin: So far we raised 561 US dollars to create care packages, but we're still planning that out. But we are sending those care packages to those in need.

Q: Who should join the Help Club?

Tenzin: Anyone that wants to help out NYC or our community. Anyone from our school and join as we're still accepting members. Just contact us and we'll send you the sign-up info.

Q: Time to switch up, real quick! How has the MVA experience been for you so far?

Tenzin: It's been really good, I like this school. Even though it’s a small school, everyone is connected and welcoming. I just love everything about this school.

Q: What could your teachers here at MVA do to make your first year at MVA more enjoyable?

Tenzin: I'm not really sure- it’s been really enjoyable and stress-free, as a ninth grader. I think there could be more opportunities to interact with my peers. I don't really know that many people except for people in my club and the few friends I made, but I don't know most of my classmates. So having more opportunities to interact with my peers.

Q: If you had to change one thing about your fall/winter semester here at MVA what would it be?

Tenzin: I wouldn't really change much, except for being able to go to school. Everything's been fine, except not being able to go to school in person.

Q: How has the workload been for you compared to your previous school?

Tenzin: It’s gotten a little more intense. As a ninth-grader, it’s not a lot, compared to 10th and 11th grade. But it definitely increased, in ninth grade, we have more homework and tests but it’s definitely manageable.

Q: Has making friends or communicating with your peers been challenging for you and why?

Tenzin: It was challenging at first because I'm not as social and interacting with people. I think what helped me was starting a club and following more people on social media. So I would encourage others, especially if you're a transfer student to join clubs and meet other students.

Q: Anything else you would like to talk about or make aware to the MVA community?

Tenzin: One thing I would like to share is that we have an Instagram, it doesn't have much content as of now. But we are trying to gain more followers! Our IG handle is @thehelpclub_, so if you could follow that would be great and we'll be posting updates soon!

I hope y’all enjoyed this interview with Tenzin and be sure to comment and react below. Stay tuned for the next interview on Following the Freshmen!

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Talkin’ Help Club w/ Tenzin Chemi

Q: What inspired you to start the Help Club, here at MVA?

Tenzin: I always wanted to do something like this. I had this idea in eighth grade, but my school didn't really allow clubs to be formed and, I didn't have financial help/aid. So when I got to MVA and I saw how easy it was to create clubs, I started to form this club.

Q: Is there any other leaders that help you run the Help Club?

Tenzin: Yes, I have a vice president, Norah Singh, and most members have an official role, like treasurer/secretary/etc. help out.

Q: What have y’all accomplished at the Help Club?

Tenzin: So far we raised 561 US dollars to create care packages, but we're still planning that out. But we are sending those care packages to those in need.

Q: Who should join the Help Club?

Tenzin: Anyone that wants to help out NYC or our community. Anyone from our school and join as we're still accepting members. Just contact us and we'll send you the sign-up info.

Q: Time to switch up, real quick! How has the MVA experience been for you so far?

Tenzin: It's been really good, I like this school. Even though it’s a small school, everyone is connected and welcoming. I just love everything about this school.

Q: What could your teachers here at MVA do to make your first year at MVA more enjoyable?

Q: If you had to change one thing about your fall/winter semester here at MVA what would it be?

Tenzin: I wouldn't really change much, except for being able to go to school. Everything's been fine, except not being able to go to school in person.

Q: How has the workload been for you compared to your previous school?

Tenzin: It’s gotten a little more intense. As a ninth-grader, it’s not a lot, compared to 10th and 11th grade. But it definitely increased, in ninth grade, we have more homework and tests but it’s definitely manageable.

Q: Has making friends or communicating with your peers been challenging for you and why?

Tenzin: It was challenging at first because I'm not as social and interacting with people. I think what helped me was starting a club and following more people on social media. So I would encourage others, especially if you're a transfer student to join clubs and meet other students.

Q: Anything else you would like to talk about or make aware to the MVA community?

Tenzin: One thing I would like to share is that we have an Instagram, it doesn't have much content as of now. But we are trying to gain more followers! Our IG handle is @thehelpclub_, so if you could follow that would be great and we'll be posting updates soon!

I hope y’all enjoyed this interview with Tenzin and be sure to comment and react below. Stay tuned for the next interview on Following the Freshmen!

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