It was a crisp morning as I packed my gear for the Smoky Mountains, a place where nature’s beauty dances with the challenge of the unknown. As I zipped up my backpack, excitement rushed through me—this was going to be an unforgettable journey. Day 1: Arrival and Settling In I arrived at Gatlinburg, the gateway …
A quick background about me (Sayam Goyal). I have been participating in Public Speaking and Debate Competition for more than 5 years and actually placed 3rth in national level debate competitions. And if you ask my parents this is something to brag about specifically from a child who received speech therapy as a child under …
I lost both my granddad and great-granddad under unusual circumstances, which had a profound impact on me. Given how much my family and I travel, it became important for me to be prepared for any situation. This is why I became Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified, ensuring I can step up whenever someone needs help. …
On this trip – We covered two countries, Jordan and Egypt. Itenary: 6 days in Jordan and 8 days in Egypt, we rented a car in Jordan but did a Nile river cruise in Egypt Walking through the narrow Siq in Petra, We couldn’t help but wonder: How did the Nabataeans carve this city into …
Months of preparation can ultimately be boiled down to one weekend. Finding evidence, coming up with arguments, and practicing your speeches are just a fraction of the work required to prepare for these debate tournaments. And yet, regardless of all of that, your success is determined by the one judge on the other side of …
Recently, I’ve decided that I’m going to put my programming skills to the test with one of the fastest-growing innovations in the field, AI. Specifically, I decided to start with neural networks, as that’s what most AI we think of uses. Everything from ChatGPT to image detection algorithms uses neural networks of some form. Supposedly, …
Trip to land of Parohas and well as
This will be our second time competing in the MIT BattleCode competition. Last year, we were able to get 10th place in the high school tournament, but this year, we’re aiming even higher. That’s why we’re starting to prepare ourselves before the contest even starts. Last year taught us invaluable lessons. We delved into the …
Day 1: Touchdown in Iceland“Landing in Iceland was surreal. As soon as we got off the plane, I could tell this place was something special – endless lava fields, rugged terrain, and that crisp, chilly air. Me and my borther were buzzing with excitement, and even though it was late, we decided to take a …
Day 1: Saturday, The Adventure Begins in NYC “It’s happening! Another epic adventure, this time to Jordan and Egypt. We started out from NYC, but all I could think about was stepping into Petra, wandering the ancient city carved out of stone. I’d read about it, watched videos, and now I was finally going to …
