About Me — Drashti Shroff

Did you know ‘Drashti’ in Indian languages mean vision/sight/perspective?

I find some kind of pleasure and pride in describing myself as a young woman of depth and compassion. I love sophistication — in love, lifestyle and expressions. I am a pseudo perfectionist, comfortable in feeling disappointed when things do not go my way, but I also consciously and continuously try to accept my imperfections and love my raw self. I am a realist to the core and minimalist in my way of life.

Here are some not so fun facts about me 😀 —

• I am unemployed. Currently looking for full-time job opportunities in the content industry (writer/editor/copywriter) in Ireland. It has been a real challenge to find one! 😩
• I was born in India and raised in a beautiful family of four. I have a younger sister and growing up in a middle-class Indian family gave me its own share of experiences, memories, and values. 😊
• At the age of 16, I won a full scholarship to spend a year abroad as an exchange student in the States. It was the life-changing Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, funded by the US Department of State and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. I was hosted in Washington D.C. and spent an incredible year abroad. It felt like I…