๐ŸŽ“ Youth voices

Senior Spotlight 2026

Seven of our TCSI Youth are heading off to college this fall. We couldn't be prouder. Here's where they're going and, in their own words, why.

In this story
  1. ๐ŸŽ“ Tanisha Alilaikannan
  2. ๐ŸŽ“ Maya Balamurugan
  3. ๐ŸŽ“ Tristha Fernandes
  4. ๐ŸŽ“ Keeran Giritharan
  5. ๐ŸŽ“ Kavin Gnanavel
  6. ๐ŸŽ“ Krish Kaushal Saravanan
  7. ๐ŸŽ“ Haritha Senthil Nathan

๐ŸŽ“ Tanisha Alilaikannan

University of Southern California ยท Quantitative Biology

I like USC because it's in California.

๐ŸŽ“ Maya Balamurugan

Southern Connecticut State University ยท Nursing

I chose Southern Connecticut State University because of the generous scholarship, affordable cost, and strong nursing program with excellent NCLEX pass rates.

๐ŸŽ“ Tristha Fernandes

University of Michigan ยท Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience

It has the major that I want.

๐ŸŽ“ Keeran Giritharan

University of Warwick ยท Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

I chose it for its strong economics program, the opportunity to take on a new challenge in a foreign country, and the chance to experience living somewhere else.

๐ŸŽ“ Kavin Gnanavel

Yale University ยท Computer Science

I've always had a soft spot for Yale, and my mom inspired me to take this path.

๐ŸŽ“ Krish Kaushal Saravanan

University of Maryland ยท Computer Engineering

The cost of university isn't as absurd.

๐ŸŽ“ Haritha Senthil Nathan

University of Connecticut ยท Molecular and Cell Biology

I chose UConn because of its strong research opportunities and the excellent preparation it offers for medical school.

To all our graduating seniors: wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter.
Once TCSI Youth, always TCSI Youth. ๐Ÿ’›

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TCSI Youth Committee

Tamil Center of Stamford celebrates Tamil language, culture and community in Connecticut, with roots in Arumbu Tamil School since 2014.

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