First Letter from Jancy, Our Sponsored Student in India

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Tammy Tibbetts

[Editor's Note: Jancy was sponsored from fundraising at the She's the First Soiree on November 1st in NYC. We're going to be pen pals, so leave a reply to her in the comments -- we'll pass it along!]

Dear She’s The First,

Jancy, 11th grade at Shanti Bhavan in India

First of all, I want to say that I loved getting to know all about the organization and its wonderful mission.

Well, my name is Jancy and I’m sixteen. My mom is a single parent and I have two older brothers. I was born in a small village in Karnataka (one of the south-Indian states). I feel proud to say that I am the first girl in my family who went to school and learned how to read and write. I am one of the eleven students of eleventh grade at Shanti Bhavan. Shanti Bhavan has been everything for me since the age of three and I love it here. It is here that I first got to have almost everything (some of the things include a warm bed, brushing my teeth with a toothbrush, eating with a spoon, loving peanut butter, etc.) It is here that I had a chance to meet the greatest friends and the most loving family members ever! These experiences just don’t translate. I am really grateful to each and every person/member of the S.B. family, for it is because of them that I am who I am today.

Right now, I study Accounting, Economics, Commerce and Compulsory English and Environmental Education. My aim is to become a fashion designer. However, I have decided to take Business courses in college, for the skills I learn will help me later on in life, when I start my own fashion company.

That was a brief introduction for me, but most importantly, I want your organization to know that I am really grateful for all of your support. I truly appreciate the fact that your organization is with me on my path to success. I hope to meet some of you someday or maybe even exchange letters! Thank you very much and I’m so excited to be a part of your family.

A big hug sent to all you from India.

All my love,
Jancy

P.S. Thank you so much for those sweet messages on my birthday!

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  • Cammy

    Jancy,
    I love peanut butter too! My name is Cammy and I am 20 years old. I am from Minnesota, and it is VERY cold right now. I was just wondering- what’s your favorite book? Do you have any recommendations?
    xoxo

  • http://www.shesthefirst.org Tammy Tibbetts

    hi Jancy! I love peanut butter too – I think I eat it every day. :) Your love for learning and life shines through in your letter, and it brightens all of our days.

    A mantra that I live by is “style and substance” or I guess you could say “style and smarts.” Your dreams are a perfect example — it’s so smart of you to really embrace not only the fun of art and design and fashion, but also the business behind it. That’s the secret to success. :)

    You are a very special first and we are so proud of you! Please give your Shanti Bhavan family a bunch of hugs from us!

    <3 Tammy

  • http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-City-Glambassador/223924715579 Stephanie

    Hi Jancy,

    I enjoyed reading about your passions and commitment to your studies! We actually have a lot in common! I like your approach to learning, because
    having a business background is essential for pursuing a career in fashion and starting your own company. I look forward to your updates in the coming year!
    And if you ever would like to know more about the fashion industry, please feel free to write me.

    Best,

    Stephanie

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