Jancy’s Reply to Her Channel One News Pen Pals

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Tammy Tibbetts

Jancy with a friend!

Hi everyone!

Thanks so much for all of the responses – I was so overwhelmed and excited to hear from all of you!

Things at school are busy.  I am preparing to take my final exams this April before heading home for a month to see my family.  I wish I had time to respond individually to each and every one of you, but in the meantime here are some responses to your questions and comments.

  • My favorite subject is economics!  Economics is so interesting to me because everything that happens in this world is somehow connected to economics.  I hope I have the chance to study it more in college. [see video!]

  • The main subjects I learn at Shanti Bhavan are Accounting, Commerce, Economics, English, and Environmental Education.  These subjects are taught to us by both Indian teachers and volunteers from all over the world.  What are some of the main subjects you all learn in the States?
  • My favorite color to wear is black.  But when I’m doing artwork, I love using red, blue, green and yellow – almost all the colors!

  • Here's what puri looks like!

    I loved hearing about some of your favorite foods, school schedules, and families!  My favorite food to eat is anything my mom makes!  I also love puri, which is a deep-fried Indian bread.

  • At Shanti Bhavan, my daily schedule is like so:  I wake up at 6 AM, and study until 7:30.  We eat breakfast in the dining hall at 8, and classes begin at 8:30.  We have classes until the whole school gathers for assembly at 11:15.  This is where we hear the daily news and announcements.  Here, on Fridays, we sing India’s national anthem, and on Saturdays, the school song. Classes resume after lunch, at 1:20. We have classes until 3:30 in the evening.  We play various games like basketball, soccer, kickball, etc. Dinner is at 7:30. We have study hall before and after dinner
  • In regards to my family, I have two older brothers named Deepak and Pradeep.  We are very close.
  • It looks like a lot of you have musical talents and interesting hobbies.  I myself conduct the school choir and love playing the guitar!  The choir sings many songs you might know – like “Memories” from Cats and “For Good and Hard Times” from Wicked. [see video below!]
  • I saw a few comments indicating that some of you would like to hear more about India.  I can only imagine that India would be a totally new experience for outsiders! I cannot express in words how amazing India is. You have to visit in order to see for yourselves.  India is land of many colors, cultures, festivals, languages and people.  Maybe one day some of you will be able to visit!


I hope to hear from all of you soon.
With love,
Jancy

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  • Katie K.

    Hi Jancy!
    Some of the subjects we learn here are Math, Science, Reading, Typing and Keyboarding, and Foreign Languages. (I am learning French) I have only been to Canada, but someday I want to travel the world. Have you been to any other country besides India?
    What is it like in India? The whether here is usually kind of cold around this time of year.

    Hope to hear from you soon!!
    Katie K.

  • Karina

    Hi again Jancy! I was wondering, do you like video games? I really like video games, if you do, which is your favourite game?

  • Carlie

    Hi Jancy!
    The main subjects at my school are English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.My favorite subject is English. I love to write! I go to a day school in the states.I go to school Monday – Friday and then have Sunday and Saturday off. I’m also in the choir at my school.I have always liked to sing. What is some of your favorite songs to sing? Well have to go now have math homework to finish.

    Sincerely, Carile

    • Lauren

      Hello, Jancy!

      Let’s see… I am 16 and there are tons of classes that my high school is fortunate enough to offer. Personally, I take/have taken things like Biology, Environmental Science (this is my favorite!!), general English and language arts, Global Studies, US history, Geometry, Algebra, Band (I play the clarinet), and Spanish. There are also half year courses that are required for those of us who want to graduate. We have to take things like physical education, information technology (“Tech Ed”), Speech, health, home economics, and so on. Are there “mini” classes like this that you have to take?
      My favorite colors are black and green. They just go well together ;D Haha!

      I got to school Monday through Friday, with 45 minute classes from 7:30am to 2:50pm. Weekly, the school will say the National Anthem and face the flag. After school,I usually have swim practice, some band practice, or work. I’m a swim lessons instructor! On Saturdays, I usually spend time with my family. I live with my parents, two younger sisters, and uncle. I have a few close friends and a boyfriend that I also spend time with. On Sundays, I teach swim lessons again, and sometimes attend a church group.

      I love music, but Im no singer myself. So you conduct the choir? That’s incredible!! I love musicals! What are some of your favorite songs, artists, shows, etc.?

      Hope to hear from you sooon! Good luck with finals, and I hope you have a great time visiting your family!!
      Lauren(:

      • Lauren

        Oops. So I guess I typed that in the wrong spot. Sorry Carlie :)
        -L

  • natasha :)

    Conducting the choir is so cool! If i did that, I’d probably jab somebody. (jk) By the way, they sound really good. I like that song.
    Do you wear henna (mehendi? what am i supposed to call the dye?)
    I have english, math (algebra for me), spanish, science, creative writing, and state history classes this year, plus a semester of art as my elective.
    I hope i get to visit you in India someday, Jancy!
    truely,
    :) natasha:)

  • Tara

    Dear Jancy,
    I would love to visist India one day! It sounds so beautiful! I wish America was like that… I play the violin, not the guitar. I love Wicked! I have english, Algebra, History, German, Gym, Orchestra, and Science. Whats your favorite book to read? Do you have a favorite kind of music? Do you have a favorite animal? My favorite book is The Book Thief. I like pop music, and my favorite animal is a deer. Goopd luck with your exams!
    Love,
    Tara

    • Tara

      oops *good, not goopd

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