My name is Tharmika Sinnathurai. I was born and raised in Flushing, Queens. I live with my cousin, my older brother who also attends Baruch College and my parents. I like to play tennis and basketball. My friends usually call me a tomboy because of how competitive I am at sports. I am also Hindu and I am a highly active volunteer at my local temple. I went to Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, Queens. High school was definitely the best four years of my life, especially senior year. Also, occasions such as Senior Prom and Graduation made senior year epic. I believe high school made my become more independent and broadened my learning capacities. I had so many memories from senior year because I spent hours every day hanging out with my best friends. I have also been dancing, mostly Bollywood style, ever since I was six years old. My parents introduced me to it and ever since it has been my favorite hobby to do. Since my best friends were also interested in dancing we started our own group. First, it started off as us dancing at birthday parties and family events, but then we started getting calls to perform at competitions and city-wide events. I also love spicy Sri Lankan or South Indian food. My dad owns a Sri-Lankan restaurant in Queens and it is like my home meals. I think of myself as an open-minded, caring, social and independent person.