November 27, 2017
What do you love about MPA?
I love the community and the way I feel encouraged to push myself and strive to do my best. I also love how there are so many resources within the community to help me achieve my goals.
How are you encouraged to dream big and do right at MPA?
One way in which I’m encouraged is through the academically competitive nature of the students. Almost all of the students push themselves and want to accomplish a lot and are supported by the school—this makes you want to work hard too. I feel like MPA has encouraged me to pursue anything I would like and, in many ways, I feel like with my Mounds Park Academy education, I can.
If you have attended another school, how has your experience at MPA been different?
The school I went to before was very small and I felt like I wasn’t pushed at all. I remember that when I came to MPA I was shocked by how rigorous the classes were and how many opportunities I had.
What would you tell a family considering MPA?
I would tell them that because of my MPA education I feel like I have so many options for colleges and careers that I could pursue. In a way, I feel limitless.
In what ways has MPA prepared you for life?
I feel like I’m really well prepared for college because of MPA. I know that I will be able to handle and accomplish a lot thanks to my experience in high school.
What do you dream for yourself in 20 years?
This is hard! I would love to be a surgeon or work in human rights. Either way, I see myself settled down and successful!
Priya Manda now attends the University of Southern California.
