Academia meets entrepreneurship. No, I'm not talking about the mission of This Blonde Means Business (although I could be). I'm talking about the theme of this month's Student Story Feature of my talented and outstanding Drexel peer, Nina Kapoor, and her newest venture, KapTutor. I sat down to talk to her about her passion for education, starting KapTutor, and her business' future.

If you had asked me what my post-graduation plans were five months ago, they would look very different than what they do now. I was planning on starting a co-op at a large corporate company and could see myself working there full-time after graduation. However, the past few months' crazinesses made me realize that there may be more to my professional story. I have spent the last few months at the Jersey Shore wondering what would be next for me. When I heard a local interior designer that had worked with my parents was starting her own business, I saw my chance.

Experiences that expose us and allow us to engage in the world other than our own are the best and most impactful kind of experiences. They build skills, such as adaptability, cross-cultural competence, understanding, open-mindedness, communication, and so much more. This past April, I found out that I was awarded to be a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistantship) Finalist. I am excited to embark on my next international experience in Spain as an English teacher and run a girls’ leadership group this upcoming January.

Well, THON happened. It’s been over a week since I not only stood up in the Bryce Jordan Center, but also sat down after being awake and on my feet for 46 hours. Those 46 hours are definitely some of the best and most memorable moments of my life. I stood beside some of my best friends, while also cheered on those who were on the floor as dancers, just soaking in every moment and realizing that the reason I was there was greater than myself—For The Kids.