A student author who probes science and society for gaps and strives to bridge them.
Hello! I am Anya.

An inquisitive teenager in New Delhi, India, with a scientific curiosity, a literary penchant, and a quest for global equity.

where to find me
Let’s Connect !

I’m available at

anya.chau139@gmail.com

About Me

EDUCATION
Delhi Public School, RK Puram, New Delhi
  • Batch of 2024
  • Sciences with Biology and Mathematics
  • SAT: 1510
  • APs: Biology, Psychology, Statistics
  • TOEFL: 116/120
SKILLS
  • Writing & editing: poetry, articles, short stories, essays
  • Public Speaking: debating, MUN, stage direction
  • Statistics and Quantitative Ability
  • Research skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organization skills

With a holistic approach to life and an analytical mind, I’m a STEM student who delves deep into literature, society, and the performing arts. I am a multifaceted individual with a strong academic performance and a wide range of interests. With these qualities I am pursuing the goal of creating a place for myself in the world, and ensuring that this world’s resources are accessible to everyone. Harnessing my social skills and my pursuit for perfection, I am preparing for my growth beyond school-level education, with initiative, leadership, community engagement, with a witty personality and a positive outlook as my vessel.

Awards

  • British Science Association's Crest Gold Award for Research
  • School Academic Excellence Award for 7 consecutive years
  • AP Scholar Award
  • International rank 46 and zonal rank 5 in SOF National Cyber Olympiad 2021-22
  • Regional Rank 16 in SOF International English Olympiad 2020-21
  • State Rank 18 in Silverzone International Reasoning & Aptitude Olympiad 2021-22
  • State Rank 7 in Silverzone Akhil Bhartiya (National) Hindi Olympiad 2021-22

My Projects

community

To become integrated with my community and make an impact on it, I indulged in community projects associated with societal issues and topics I am passionate about. Applying my creative and social abilities, I pursued opportunities and initiatives that were interesting to me, and crucial for society.

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Internships

Being mentored by professionals and gaining a firsthand view of potential career experiences, my internships in different spheres gave me learnings to last a lifetime. From research and statistical analysis to work ethic and collaboration, I received many skills with a large scope for implementation through my education and future career.

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academic publication

Applying my learnings from my community projects and internships, I conducted interdisciplinary studies to fill some existing research gaps in academia. Enhancing my research, articulation, and statistical abilities, these studies were intellectually stimulating experiences and completing them was highly rewarding.

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Beyond Classroom

Published Author
  • A vast ocean of self-expression, rumbling and swaying at its will, peaceful at one moment, unrestful at another. Following journeys of contemplation, realization, and deep appreciation for all that surrounds, an anthology of poems, wherein serendipity abounds
  • A portal into my realm, I invite you, dear reader, delve in. Find your epiphanies, in my moonlit whims.
  • Get the Book
  • Let's connect on Instagram
School Journalism
  • President of School Editorial Board and Literary Society
  • Reported on all school events
  • Interviewed dignitaries on behalf of the student body
  • Chief editor of school magazine Dips Diary 2023-24
  • Member of Literary Society since 2022
  • Member of editing team of school magazine Dips Diary 2022-23
Music
  • Member of school’s Western Music Society (2020-present)
  • Trinity College London: Grade 2 Piano Distinction (2020)
  • Rockschool: Grade 2 Vocals Merit (2021)
  • Performed in Western Choir at DPS 50 Years Celebration 2022
  • Performed in Indian Orchestra (Harmonium) at DPS 50 Years Celebration 2022
  • Performed at Avrio Fundraiser Open Mic (Piano) (2021)
  • Let's connect on Instagram
Acting & Theatre
  • First place at regional level (North & East India) in Design Championship Short Film Making Competition 2021
  • Member of school’s theater club - Expressions Theatre Club (2021-present)
  • Performed at DPS 50 Years Celebration 2022
Public Speaking
  • Compering at school ceremonies:
  • Investiture Ceremony 2023-24
  • Performed at DPS 50 Years Celebration 2022
  • Inter-DPS Football Open Championship 2023-24
  • Prem Kirpal Memorial Valedictory Ceremony 2022-23
  • Guest Speaker Workshops in 2022 and 2023
  • MUN
  • IMUN events [2022, 2023]
  • UCLA MUN Summer Institute 2023

Summer Experience

UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute 2023 [June 2023]

Honorable delegate

Model United Nations summer program at an international level. I participated in the WHO committee, wherein I debated and worked with a team to create draft resolutions for two topics: 'Ensuring equitable access to medical resouces' and 'Healthcare resources for incarcerated individuals.

Summer Experience InternPROships (May-June 2021)

Law

Under the guidance of lawyer, Mr. Siddharth Agarwal, to understand various aspects of criminal law, conducted a moot court with individual and collaborative group work

Writing

Under Ms. Ranjini Sivaswamy, freelance writer, gained journalism experience through research, interviewing, and article curation

Psychology

Mentored by Ms. Akanksha Dutta, child psychology, on diagnosis and mitigation at various levels of psychological disorders, particularly addictions

Business Management

Learned entrepreneurial and analytical skills under decision analytics manager Mr. Prasoon Kumar, through intricacies of product design, pitching, and marketing by conducting detailed surveys, planning, and product pitches in teams of four