Pallavi Vachani From India, aged 22, lives in New York.0:06
You'll hear an interview with her.0:11
Well, Pahlavi, how would you describe yourself?0:14
I'm a very fun, loving, energetic, hard working professional.0:17
I'm very proud of my Indian culture and enjoy sharing it with friends and family.0:22
I also like to travel and learn about new cultures, places and people.0:29
How did you get to where you are at this point in your life?0:35
I was born and grew up in New Delhi, India and came to the United States at the age of 13.0:38
I was a bright student.0:44
Math and science were my favorite subjects.0:46
After leaving school I went to Rutgers University in New Jersey.0:50
There I did computer science.0:54
During my last year at university I was offered a full time job at Microsoft Consulting Services.0:57
I've been with Microsoft since then.1:04
What is your relationship with your parents like?1:06
We are a very close family and like to spend as much time together as possible.1:09
I have a great relationship with my parents.1:15
What I love about them most is is that they change with the times and adjust to the ways of the new generation.1:18
Do you see yourself getting married?1:25
In fact, I'm getting married in August.1:28
His name is Greg and he is absolutely awesome.1:31
There's never a dull moment between us.1:35
Do you see yourself having kids?1:38
Maybe a little later.1:41
I think parenthood is a privilege and one must think and plan it very carefully.1:43
When the time comes and you and Greg become parents, will you bring up your children in traditions of Indian or American culture?1:49
I think they will be truly American kids like other children growing up in New York.1:57
But at the same time I hope to teach them to be proud of the fact there is Indian blood in them.2:03
I'll take them to Delhi where my aunts, uncles and cousins live.2:09
I think we should remember where where we come from.2:14
What would you like to change about the US today?2:17
I'd like to change the way we interact and do business with the rest of the world.2:21
I don't want my country to take part in any wars.2:26
The US should let the world live in peace.2:29
What is your main principle?2:32
Live the life you love.2:34
Life is full of opportunities.2:37
What is more, people can create opportunities for themselves.2:39
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