Are you a voracious reader? How many books do you read in a day? Team Storyweavers recently spoke to a budding bibliophile – Shrawni Pawan Mendke from Indore. A student of BYJU’S – The Learning App, Shrawni’s story on how she fell in love with books, developed a taste for art and became a smart learner left us wanting to know more about this enterprising student.
14-year-old Shrawni’s day begins at 4 am and goes on till 12 pm!
We asked Shrawni the secret behind such a dedicated routine. “My mom! She inspires me to work hard and give my best in everything – be it academics or co-curricular activities,” she says.
A student of many interests
Shrawni’s interests are varied. She loves sports and has a large appetite for books. “I love reading books. They let me wander into a different time and space, teach me about various cultures and give me wings to explore the world. So, I spend a lot of my time reading. And, that’s how I end up reading many books,” giggles Shrawni.
Shrawni’s Top Picks
Speaking about sports, Shrawni says, “I vividly remember the summer vacation when I learned to hold a badminton racket and hit a shuttlecock over the net. That day, I discovered a new interest and it soon became a regular evening activity for me. Later, my dad enrolled me in a professional class.” These classes have certainly paid off. Shrawni recently won a gold medal in an inter-school badminton tournament.
While we paused for a moment to admire her zeal, she surprised us by adding more to her growing list of hobbies. Turns out, Shrawni is also a trained kathak dancer and a classical singer. And now she’s learning French.
We asked her how she manages time for her studies and extracurricular activities. “I plan my day every morning and work accordingly. I list out the days I have badminton practice or Kathak classes and adjust my study timetable accordingly. Sometimes, my mom helps me with my studies and together we solve math problems,” she says, with a dash of confidence.
Balancing life with BYJU’S
Studying in 10th grade from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Indore, Shrawni knows with absolute conviction what she wants to pursue after her 12th.“I want to do mechanical engineering and then join the Indian Navy,” she says, beaming with pride.
Mind you, Shrawni has already begun her preparations. Her focus is on math and science and she wants to get her core concepts right. Shrwani stumbled upon the BYJU’S app while she was looking for a personalised learning aid for these subjects. The app is a perfect mix of fun animations and live examples and this works for her. The app allows her to understand the basic concepts at her own pace and balance her time well. “BYJU’S helps me stay up-to-date with my concepts through video lessons. Whenever I have any doubt, I quickly watch the video lesson on that topic and resolve my doubts.”
With such remarkable versatility and her undying love for books, sports and dance, Shrawni is setting a benchmark for her peers. Her story inspires everyone to be determined and to keep the learning spirit on!
A special thanks to Shrawni’s parents and her mentor Raksha Chettri for being her pillars of strength and helping her reach the stars.
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Comments
Chandan
August 18, 2020
Hmm I came here late but first thank u so much for sharing your routine activity
I was like playing and writing in day and reading in night ? but from today I will change
Nainanshi
May 30, 2020
Thanks a lot for inspiring me ???
Sai deepthi
April 27, 2020
I will start my daily routine like this Sis
Imaan Jagirdar
April 4, 2020
Thank you Shrawni for inspiring me by sharing your study plans and best of luck for your future…
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Sanchita Pawar
March 9, 2020
I am to a classical singer and a dancer as well but due to my studies I have left my dancing and inspired by your story I will try to come back with my dancing skills soon.
Smita Prajna Mishra
March 4, 2020
Hey I am also a kendriya vidyalaya student
Abhyuday Saxena
March 3, 2020
Hey Shrawni, thank you for your inspiring words.I think so that your and my story are same but a little bit different
Not only do I love reading books but also I like to play Table Tennis , badminton . I wish you all the best for
your future . And I would like to thanks ‘Byju’s The Learning App’ for providing me a better platform to learn
and helping me to enjoy learning .
Enas Rizwan
March 3, 2020
Thank you Shrawani for inspiring me through this wonderful and admirable story
Soumendra Saha
February 25, 2020
How did you do this secret of success I also want to make.
Vanshika Tomar
February 20, 2020
Nice I like it
R Subashini
February 19, 2020
Well done Shrawni. Thanks for your tips.
My son R.Thanuj is a byju’s student in 6th
Std . He’ll also plan like you and study.
Charvee Yadav
February 17, 2020
Wow Shrawni Di, you are just a great inspiration for me.
I will definitely follow your tips. I hope it will help me. I m also a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya in
Kolkata region. Thanks byju’s and Di for this.. This is Charvee
Aishee Chatterjee
February 16, 2020
Hey am am also a of student.U inspired me very much.
Aarav
February 13, 2020
: Hi Shrawni I am Aarav
. I want some tips kindly mail me ur number
TANU
February 11, 2020
Hey Shrawni I am Tanu. I want to ask you that how many hours do you study excluding learning form BYJU’s and do you continue your extra activities during your exams too?
Sanskriti
February 10, 2020
Your story is really inspirable
You are good in maintaining time accordingly.
Can I know that how much time do you give to your studies?
Charan
February 9, 2020
ALL the best keep it up keep growing
Shweta
February 9, 2020
Thanks for inspiring u☺??
Deepa
February 9, 2020
I am also inspired from you shrawni,I learned how to put our daily routine
Navaneeth
February 9, 2020
Super shrawni keep going ahead.. more power be with you ????
Priyadarshani Dhaigude
February 8, 2020
Hi Shrawni I am Aditi. Can you send me your routine
Harsh yadav
February 8, 2020
Bird never fly by seeing the height. They just know how to fly.
Keep up!
Aashrith
February 8, 2020
You are my inspiration sister
Kaushik Baruah
February 8, 2020
Great!You are proud for kvians and also for byjus.
Karnam Gayatri
February 8, 2020
Thank you byju’s team for inspiring us!??
JAY
February 8, 2020
All the best!
Arjun
February 8, 2020
Your time management skills was superb and thanks to inspire us
Nymisha
February 8, 2020
iam studieng is well but some maths tips confusion pl. solve this problem
Charan kumar
February 8, 2020
All the best keep itup
Diya Raj
February 8, 2020
Shrawni…all the best for your annual exams..
I’m also a kvian..
Abhinav LG
February 8, 2020
Thanks for inspiring me
Charan kumar
February 8, 2020
Thankyou shrawani for inspiring us and as well as Byjus
Janaki
February 7, 2020
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Janaki
February 7, 2020
Thanq shrawni didi u inspired me a lot ?
&I will also follow your routine ?
Abina s
February 7, 2020
All the best,God bless you.
Prithvish Banerjee
February 7, 2020
Shrawani,your love for reading books and yuor varied interest inspires me.I am about to start learning with biju’s.
Fulfill your ambition.
Thanks.
Prithvish Banerjee
I don't tell my name
February 7, 2020
Nice story of yours but it made me feel a little bit inferior about myself ?
I guess all I have to do is put in more efforts ?
Ravirala sahithi
February 7, 2020
Thank you for inspiring me and even I like badmention.
Palak
February 7, 2020
A big thanks to byju’s an Shrawni for inspiring me a lot
shreyas
February 7, 2020
THANKS SHRAWNI PAWAN MENDE FOR INSPIRING ME
T
February 7, 2020
Please tell how many hour we do study
Sneha
February 7, 2020
You words are really inspiring
All the best for your future??
Sneha
February 7, 2020
Your words are really inspiring
All the best. I wish that your dream of joining the indian navy fulfill soon??
Nived shaji
February 7, 2020
Thanks for inspiring us
P S Anitha
February 7, 2020
Wow
Alwin p jijo
February 7, 2020
Super
Avneet Sangwan
February 7, 2020
Thanks byjus app to inspire me?
Sakshi Satbhaye
August 11, 2019
Thanku biju’s app and shrawani to inspired me ,i am sakshi , user of baju’s the learning app
Megha
July 9, 2019
All the best and keep it up, keep growing.
Vishwa
June 14, 2019
Hey I m also a kendriya vidyalaya student
Qansa zufi
June 13, 2019
Thank you shrawni for inspiring me so much. People actually get inspired by you and all the best for your future plans ????