Prutha Patel

Age: 17

Parents: Shailesh Patel and Jigna Patel

Where are you from?

India.

Favorite teacher of all time and why?

Wendy Keszler, because she understands me and my circumstances and she trusts me.

Favorite book/author:

“In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust.

Current/past activities, volunteer work and accomplishments:

Tree plantation and engineering.

What do you want to do after high school?

Computer engineering.

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea?

School is a chance to see what you’ve been missing, both in the outside world and within yourself. Use this time to explore as much as you can.