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Nambiar\u2019s writing journey began in second grade when she and her classmates were given an assignment to write and illustrate a book. \u201cI remember thinking it was cool,\u201d she said. \u201cI put so much effort into creating it without realizing until later that it was a competition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The time and energy she put into her story about a \u201cflower girl princess\u201d was purely motivated by the joy of doing the work \u2014 that was the reward. Or at least, that\u2019s what she thought. \u201cI was doing it because I loved it, not because I wanted to win,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And yet, regardless of her intention, she ended up receiving her elementary school\u2019s young author award. This was especially impactful for Nambiar who had only recently immigrated to the United States. \u201cMy family came here from India, and winning that award instilled confidence in me to succeed as a 5-year-old who had only been in this country for a year.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award motivated Nambiar to write more stories, and it wasn\u2019t long before she was recognized once again. In second grade, she was given the honor of writing a feature in her school\u2019s newspaper, The Grizzly Gazette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was able to speak with the principal and write a story about her job. Halfway through the interview she paused, looked at me, and asked if I wrote the questions myself,\u201d Nambiar said. \u201cWhen I told her I did, she said that was amazing \u2014 that I was amazing. When I think about that now, I see that I have always been destined to be a writer.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding fate <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While Nambiar has been writing stories since she could hold a pencil, she began writing professionally her senior year North Creek High School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Nambiar, landing her first writing job seemed a lot like fate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said at the time she was struggling with her mental health. Applying to colleges and busy with classes, she felt the stress of being able to \u201cdo it all.\u201d To cope, she turned to Psych2Go, a YouTube animation channel focusing primarily on mental health and psych education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI spent a lot of time watching their YouTube videos. Then one day, I noticed a link to its website in the description box. I clicked it, and it took me to a job application,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was hiring for content writers and illustrators. I decided to give it a shot, and a few interviews later, I was offered the position of a content writer and illustrator.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since January 2021, she has been writing, editing and publishing articles and video scripts as well as designing social media posts for Psych2Go. Her favorite project so far has been creating a video script called \u201c6 Less Obvious Signs of Depression.\u201d Published in May 2021, the video has already gained more than 940,000 views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe work I do at Psych2Go is with the intention of raising awareness for psychology and mental health. It\u2019s such an important topic to discuss in this day and age,\u201d she said. \u201cMy goal is to help break down stigmas and generate community.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Articles as activism <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now, as editor-in-chief at the Husky Herald, she has a similar goal of generating timely and important conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to bring more awareness to social justice and human rights topics especially in light of the very significant issues we have been faced with the last couple of years including the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ rights,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She hopes that covering these issues will advance diversity and equity on campus \u2014 and protect minority groups who attend UW Bothell. \u201cI want the Husky Herald to be an open and welcoming space for anyone to come forward and share their stories,\u201d she said. \u201cI want there to be an accurate and diverse representation of identities with the primary goal of amplifying student voices.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help accomplish this, she started a new column in the paper called \u201cStudent Takes.\u201d It poses a question on a current event and asks students to respond so they can have their thoughts and opinions published in the paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standout student <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nambiar is among one of very few first-year students in the Husky Herald\u2019s history to hold the title of editor-in-chief. Usually, the position is filled by someone who has been a UW Bothell student for at least one full academic year and so is knowledgeable about the community. Nambiar, however, was hired before she ever stepped foot on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Husky Herald hiring manager and professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Dr. David Goldstein said he has always advocated for the selection of an editor-in-chief who already knew the campus. \u201cBut Aditi\u2019s experience helping out on her high school newspaper and her poise and maturity gave us confidence that she could learn the campus quickly and would be an energetic, inspiring leader for the Herald,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe first few months and the first issue confirmed we made the right decision. Aditi has been both creative and dedicated. I am very happy with her work.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Nambiar, being editor-in-chief is \u201ca huge honor that represents the hard work and determination I have put into every opportunity,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is a stepping stone in the right direction, and I still have a long way to go but I am enjoying the journey.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essays, articles and lyrics <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When she isn\u2019t busy writing or editing (or studying), Nambiar enjoys playing music which she says is another mode for self-expression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A trained classical pianist, she received the Seattle International Virtuoso Festival bronze medal in 2017 and honorable mention in 2018. She also plays the guitar, viola and ukulele. \u201cOne of my favorite things to do in my spare time is play music with my loved ones,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She insists that her accomplishments would not be possible without the support of her family. \u201cMy parents are amazing and have provided me unconditional love and support throughout my life,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am so grateful to them \u2014 and to my teachers, professors and peers \u2014 who have motivated me to follow my passion and encouraged my ability to write and tell stories. They have positively influenced the way I view my own writing skills and, in effect, made me the person I am today.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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