Thane girl gears for Everest after 98.8% Class 10 score

THANE: A daily trek to Yeoor Hills prompted Thane girl Akshara Goel to set her sights on climbing the Everest once her ICSE results were released. She will celebrate her academic success in Class 10 at the Base Camp of Mount Everest on May 17.Goel, a student of Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane, scored 98.8% in her board exam.Other than academics, she regularly practised yoga while also preparing for her Everest quest by trekking to Yeoor Hills every day. She also began climbing her 16-storey building months ago and continued even during her exams. Goel is ready to launch her Everest campaign next week with her parents and elder sister, who had scored 99% in her Class 10 and 99.25% in Class 12.Goel will undertake one of the most epic treks in the world—the Everest Base Camp (EBC)—with her family, where she will attempt a world record by conducting a live online class from one of the highest altitudes in the world. The initiative, she said, aims to push the boundaries of learning and demonstrate how education can extend beyond conventional classroom settings."Throughout the year, and even during the board exams, I made sure to maintain a balance. I believe this balance helped me stay motivated and focused," said Goel, adding looking ahead, she aspires to pursue a career in robotics and artificial intelligence. "I am also gaining experience by assisting my father in his online education business."