My name is Sukhwinder . I come from a very respected Sikh family, consisting of five family members - my parents, two brothers, and myself. Everyone is in India except for me. I am really passionate about playing cricket and have been a state player in Punjab, India.

Two years ago, when I was seeking summer plans in India, all I wanted to do was work with animals. I knew I wanted to work at an animal hospital or at a facility that trains animals to work with the disabled; but, unfortunately, internships involving animals all require you to be at least sixteen, and I wasn’t. So, I found a plan B: volunteering at my local animal shelter. I realized that I didn’t need a fancy internship just to get the hands-on experience I was looking for. So, I spent the summer volunteering, and it was probably the best decision I have ever made.