He wakes up at 6:00am, leaving the house by 6:45 to make it to school on time. Since he lives far from school, he keeps breakfast quick, usually something simple like bread picked up on the way. Despite the rush, Lakshya says that eating in the morning is non-negotiable. “Breakfast is essential to be productive during the day,”.
During the school day, Lakshya moves through his classes like any other IB junior, but with a layer of purpose that sets him apart. He makes a conscious effort to stay focused and on top of his academics, not just for his own grades, but for the students who depend on him. “Since I’m getting paid, I have a responsibility to be a good influence and a good teacher,” he explains. For Lakshya, paying attention in class is not just about personal performance and grades, it is about staying one step ahead so he can guide his students effectively.
The real work begins after school. Before his sessions start, he reviews the questions his students have sent him, using that time to prepare and anticipate where they might struggle. Tutoring runs from around 7:00pm to 8:00pm. By the time the session ends, it is already late in the evening. He also has to keep up with his own homework and studying, making his day a lot busier. He participates in not only tutoring but also in various sports like wrestling and volleyball, so he has a busy life. Lakshya says that the key to managing this lifestyle is sleep, saying that “as long as you have enough sleep, you can get through a busy day with no problem,”.
What keeps him going, he says, is seeing his students grow. “It is rewarding,” Lakshya reflects, “because I can see them improving their attitude, getting better at the subject, and their grades.” For a junior juggling the demands of the IB diploma programme, that sense of progress is what makes the long days worthwhile.
