Panther of the Week:
FRESHTA BASIJ RASIKH
"Freshta, meaning angel, is truly an
angel. She has a warm heart and she is like an older sister to me. Seeing
Freshta makes me happy and appreciate her warm presence on campus. She is very
caring and considerate. If you meet Freshta for the first time, you feel an
immense sense of respect that she gives you and time spent with her is one of
the precious memories I will always cherish after Middlebury. She is also a
great cook and fashion designer, but so down to earth. Thank you Freshta jan
for being who you are!" “Freshta has been a delight to work with. Always focused,
diligent and striving for more. Working during her studies must be stressing
but she never shows her anxiety, rather always greets people with her lovable
smile. My conversations with her are quick but fun and delightful. She is able
to understand people, and always encouraging. Definitely deserving of panther
of the week especially on a special week like this week!”
“Freshta is the most hard-working,
most humble person I know here. Despite the incredible challenges she has been
through to get to Middlebury (and to come back after going home to Kabul,
Afghanistan), she approaches each day with positivity, curiosity, eagerness to
learn, and genuine care for others. She's always asking me how my family and I
are doing, and she cooks the best Afghani food for friends!” “Freshta exudes friendship and
goodwill in whatever she does. Her smile and laughter are some of the most
genuine expressions you can find on campus, and she never fails to acknowledge
and greet her friends and acquaintances as well as to make their day!”
