Name: Alim

State: New York

Country: USA

Occupation: Student at Rochester Institute of Technology

E-mail: alimschandani@yahoo.com

Achievements so far: I have found my passion within the deaf culture where I've learned much from my wonderful friends whom I will always remember and cherish. I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Sciences from RIT. And I will continue my studies at NYU where I was recently accepted into a masters program. Travelling is one of my greatest passion, where I have visited 5 out of 7 continents. Always yearning to seek out new places and cultures.

Future Aims & Goals: To join the Volunteer Service Organization (VSO) program. Own a high profile business in NYC. My dream is to be able to sit on the floor of my luxurious art noveau filled loft on the upper east side...where I can satisfy my voyeuristic intentions with the light bearing cathedral style wraparound windows while chowing down a chopful of greasy Lo Mein noodles from a reasonably priced, yet authentic Chinese fast food stand on the corner of the 18th and S. Houston. Lastly, to become the humanitarian for the deaf children in the Third World someday!

Your Advice to the Deaf Community: Be upfront with the community, and you will make a difference as opposed to hesitating to speak your mind, which you may regret for the rest of your life.

Shout Out/Comment/Favorite Quote: "You can be only young once, but you can be immature forever!" Life is fleeting, enjoy it to the fullest!