Q1. Which do you prioritize more in your decision-making: Following your heart or using your brain?
Soumya: I like to follow my heart.
Q2. Name one skill that you think everyone should learn.
Soumya: Being a loyal person.
Q3. What is something that truly scares you?
Soumya: Losing someone close to me.
Q4. Define yourself in five words.
Soumya: Artistic, Loving, Trustful, Great Friend, Caring.
Q5. How do you stay focused?
Soumya: Listening to music helps me stay focused.
Q6. What is your worst habit?
Soumya: Overthinking.
Q7. What is the most expensive thing you own?
Soumya: A shoe. It cost around 2.5k.
Q8. Name two person who inspires you, one celebrity and one non-celebrity.
Celebrity: Taylor Swift
Non-Celebrity: Sanhita (My friend)- She inspires me greatly with her dedication and good nature. Her commitment to pursuing her dreams despite obstacles and her positive demeanor have left a profound impact on me.
Q9. How many hours do you usually sleep?
Soumya: 6-7 hours.
Q10. Do you have any good sleep hacks that you use?
Soumya: Music helps me sleep a lot better.
Q11. Arrange these in order of your priorities – Money, Love, Fame, Peace, respect?
Soumya: Respect> Peace> Love> Fame> Money.
Q12. What do you think is more worthy of pursuit than wealth?
Soumya: Respect is more worthy pursuit than wealth itself.
Q13. How do you build and maintain long-lasting relationships?
Soumya: For me, trust and loyalty are keys to maintaining a long-lasting relationship.
Q14. What gives you peace in your career as well as in your relationship?
Soumya: Personal Life: Spending quality time with my friends.
Work: Appreciation for my meaningful contribution in a work gives me peace.
Q15. What is your biggest realization in life so far?
Soumya: My most important realization is that I cannot trust everyone. Anyone can simply hurt you.
Q16. If you were given another chance, would you still choose to be born a human?
Soumya: Yes.
Q17. Have you ever experienced any miracle? Please share it.
Soumya: Yes. I was miraculously saved from drowning on Puri Beach.
Q18. If you meet God, what would you say to him/her?
Soumya: I would ask “Why do you give pain to people who do not deserve it?”
Q19. What is something that blows your mind?
Soumya: When I got a good pre-placement offer.
Q20. Give one financial advice that you’ve learned.
Soumya: Save 40% of your total money.
Q21. One piece of advice that you would like to give your younger self?
Soumya: Always listen to your heart.
Q22. What is your favourite Quote?
Soumya: “Always be hopeful, even in tough times”
Q23. Name your favourite book and a movie.
Book: Satyanweshi
Movie: 3 Idiots and Kal ho na ho
Q24. What is your definition of success?
Soumya: Achieving the set goals is synonymous with success.
Q25. What is life according to you?
Soumya: Life is all about struggle and your emotions.
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Selection Stories
“I chose her for the interview because she struck me as a very strong and opinionated Girl. Despite having pursued her graduation in the arts before coming to NIFT, she still decided to pursue her dream by taking the entrance exam again and completing her graduation. I was curious to know what her answers to these questions would be.”
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