Nikhita Panjnani
Graduate
Nikhita Panjnani is a graduate of Oklahoma Connections Academy. She was a Gifted and Talented student who was not reaching her fullest potential in a traditional brick-and-mortar school and thrived at Oklahoma Connections Academy. She tells her story below.
"When I used to attend a bricks-and-mortar school, I felt that I wasn’t being challenged enough. My teachers were never there to help me expand my knowledge and grow as a student. After I had a very bad experience at my old school, my parents started homeschooling both me and my sister.
It was a million times better than public school, but my parents were having a hard time getting all the resources we needed to have a proper learning experience. When they found out about Connections Academy, it was like magic. Oklahoma Connections Academy was perfect.
"I loved Oklahoma Connections Academy because the curriculum challenged me, and my schedule allowed me to have the time to do what I love."
— Nikhita
On my first day, it was a little tricky getting used to the fact that my entire school was on my computer, but eventually I got used to it—and I loved it. My teachers were always there to help me, and the curriculum was amazing. I especially enjoyed social studies and math.
Given my passion for music, dance, and acting, it is nice that, with Connections Academy, I could balance all my schoolwork and my after-school lessons. I play piano and guitar, which are both very lovely instruments that require a lot of practice time. I have also been learning and performing various Indian folk dances with the rest of my dance group."
