RISHITA RAI
MUSIC, MIND & MOUNTAIN
I am an undergraduate student at Krea University, pursuing my academic interests in Economics with a strong focus on understanding markets, policy, and decision-making. I am intellectually curious and motivated by the application of economic thinking to real-world challenges.
A dedicated badminton athlete, I have represented my state at competitive levels, developing discipline, resilience, and a strong sense of teamwork through sport. My commitment to athletics complements my academic journey and reflects her ability to balance rigor with performance.
Beyond academics and sport, I am deeply interested in music , food and trekking, finding inspiration in both creative expression and nature. In 2025, I marked a significant personal milestone by successfully summiting Indrahar Pass, reaching an altitude of approximately 14,000 feet, an experience that reinforced my passion for endurance, exploration, and personal growth.
I continue to pursue a path shaped by curiosity, commitment, and challenge, seeking opportunities that allow me to grow intellectually, physically, and creatively. I am currently curating my perspectives through creative writing. I write with the hope that my work resonates and sparks reflection, and I currently contribute as a freelance writer for HerCampus, sharing stories and perspectives that engage and inspire a wider audience . When I’m not devouring food, I’m usually immersed in a thriller novel, chasing compelling narratives and unexpected twists.
2022-
INTERN
Repertoire
In A Quest For A Deeper Inner Self
And Life Enriching Learning Experiences
EDUCATION
Athlete’s discipline, economist’s mind.
My academic training in international school environments and my continued engagement in competitive sports have instilled both a global outlook and strong discipline in my approach to economics. I intend to pursue graduate study in economics with a clear focus on rigorous theoretical and empirical research, progressing from a Master’s to a PhD. My interests lie in economic decision-making, behavioral biases, and applied microeconomics, using econometric and data-driven methods to analyze real-world outcomes.
2010-13
NEEV
Joined Neev School in Nursery in 2010, completing the pre-school program with a focus on early learning, social development, and foundational skills, before transitioning to Grade 1 at The International School Bangalore (TISB).
2013-16
TISB
Joined The International School Bangalore (TISB) in Grade 1 (2013), completed primary education through Grade 3, and subsequently transitioned to Greenwood High School in 2016 for Grade 4.
2016-22
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Joined Greenwood High School in Grade 4 (2016) and completed schooling through Grade X, spending a significant and formative period there, before transitioning to Inventure Academy.
2022-24
INVENTURE ACADEMY
After completing Grade X, a transition was made to Inventure Academy with the intention of pursuing Level A (A-Levels)—a globally recognized, UK-based qualification for Grades 11 and 12 emphasizing deep subject specialization in areas such as Mathematics and Economics. Subsequently, the academic path evolved toward pursuing undergraduate studies in Economics in India, leading to enrollment at Krea University in 2024.
2024-
KREA UNIVERSITY
Joining Krea University in 2024 to pursue undergraduate studies in Economics marked a deliberate step toward building analytical depth and academic rigor in the discipline. The program offers strong exposure to economic theory, data-driven analysis, and liberal interdisciplinary learning, aligning closely with long-term interests in research, policy, and higher studies. This phase represents a focused commitment to understanding economic systems and decision-making in a global context.
Recent updates
STARTED 2026 ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
Some years begin closer to the sky!
From the last steps of 2025 to the first sunrise of 2026 — welcoming the new year atop Indrahar Pass, 14,245 feet high, deep in the ice-cold Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. A challenging trail from McLeodganj via Triund and Lake Glacier led to an unforgettable dawn — welcoming 2026 atop the icy Dhauladhar range, where Kangra meets Chamba and horizons stretch to Pir Panjal. The higher the climb, the quieter the life begins!.
12/31
2025
Finding My Voice on HerCampus.
Writing life as it is—one honest perspective at a time!
Being selected to write for the HerCampus platform is both an honor and an exciting responsibility. As a student of Krea University, a space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and multiple ways of seeing the world, I have learned that stories gain depth when they are told from lived, honest perspectives. Writing for HerCampus allows me to extend that learning beyond the classroom—into conversations that resonate, question, and connect.
01/29
2025
Letting go is another way of flying.
Some views are earned in the air!
At Mürren, I stepped into the wind and trusted it. From the Schilthornbahn heights, the earth fell away, and the Lauterbrunnen Valley opened like a quiet secret— waterfalls breathing, villages whispering, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau standing timeless. For a while, I was not above the mountains— I was part of their stillness.
06/09-20
2025
Japan: Where Time Moves Gently.
it taught me how to pause!
I walked through worlds that honored both speed and stillness. Lanterns at Sensoji, light at teamLab, the rush of Shibuya, loyalty at Hachiko, and neon dreams in Shinjuku and Akihabara. Bamboo whispered in Arashiyama, a thousand gates guided me at Fushimi Inari, and history bowed gently in Nara.
In Hiroshima, silence taught me remembrance; at Miyajima, the sea held a floating prayer. Japan stayed with me— not as places visited, but as moments felt. Where time slows, and meaning deepens.!