Arjun Bakshi ‘14

Alumni Voices

Arjun Bakshi ‘14

Beaver Reflections:
I graduated from Beaver in 2014. I am so appreciative that Beaver offered such a wide range of subjects that definitely set me up well for post-high school years. At Beaver, I was on the golf and squash teams. Prior to Beaver, I was never really into art, but at Beaver, you can branch out and try new things. As a result, at the end of my time at Beaver, I loved painting and drawing and ended up participating in Senior Studio with Ms. Roberts, who was one of my favorite teachers. Another teacher that I loved was Mr. Lippman. He has such a unique personality and way of teaching but always makes sure his students understand the material presented. Overall, there were many aspects within the classroom that I normally would not have been exposed to if it were not for Beaver.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
After graduating from Beaver, I went to Bates College where I majored in economics and minored in philosophy. I was a Senior Admissions Fellow and also played on the golf team. Thanks to Beaver, I was very interested in entrepreneurship so at Bates I worked for a couple of startups and got involved in that business. While at Bates, with the help of some friends, we created a rideshare business where people could register their car on a website to drive back home for college break. It was a very eco-friendly process and made life easier for many students. Currently, I am a risk manager for Fidelity Investments where I have been for 3 years.

“Beaver really helped me find myself and push myself inside and outside of the classroom. The teachers didn’t force me to pigeonhole into just math and science but rather pushed me to look and discover a wide range of subjects in school. Overall, the one word I would use to describe the school is genuine. Everyone is genuinely caring and wants the best for you.”
– Arjun Bakshi ‘14

Advice to Beaver students:
Be yourself and be open to whatever comes your way. The great thing about Beaver is that they encourage you to be your genuine self and try new things. Beaver is such a welcoming place so it is important to be open and willing to experiment and try new things.

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