Student Testimonial by Sameer Arora

A little voice in my head always said to me, “You can’t write well, so don’t attempt.”
I think my apprehensions about my writing skills and calibre changed after I joined Tanya’s writing program.
From my first assignment, which had multiple corrections to the last piece, which came seamlessly without any errors and a definitive structure was overwhelming. I had tools now that are handy to help me plan my writing well.
I received constructive feedback throughout the programme that has helped me understand the nuances of writing and more so appreciate my ability to write well.
I am looking forward to joining the advanced level course now. Thanks, Tanya for putting my doubts to rest and help me set on a journey of writing.
Sameer wrote the following articles during the writing program:
- I am standing where I was… (An open letter to the society by a teacher)
- Rising above the divide & making a difference
- Because I’m happy!

Contributor: Sameer Arora
About our Writing Program Student
Sameer Arora, Vice Principal at Legacy School, Bangalore.
A natural leader, a collaborator and an educator with 18 years of school experience with 6 years of entrepreneurial experience, ranging from teaching across all levels of school i.e. upper primary, middle and senior secondary; integrating pedagogical innovations in curriculum, creating a favourable environment for the students and faculty members, fostering partnerships with educational organisations and community, administration, supervising staff and resource management.
He has travelled to over 20 countries. Other than starting travel-based startups for school children, he has also worked with National Geographic Channel as a Project Lead India for their school project Unlock Hour. He is presently serving as an honorary Chair for the Scholarship, Inclusion & Diversity Committee for IC3. Of all the projects he has carried out, SAANJH Amritsar- Lahore festival is the closest to his heart where he conceptualised and executed 7 chapters of this festival focussing on music, theatre and sustainable dialogue with youth in both countries, reaching out to more than 30,000 children, youth and artists across borders.
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