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Senior Interview: Nadin Kosedag (’15)

Emily Orr | May 6, 2015 | 314 views

Nadin Kosedag is a senior day student and has attended Darlington since her freshman year. She is the head day prefect in Cooper House.

 

How did you choose Darlington and when did you become a student?
After moving to America as an eight-year-old from Turkey, I struggled a lot with getting accustomed to the American culture while trying to learn English. This experience wore me down, especially when I was constantly bullied for being different at my old school.

Because of this, my family and I looked into Darlington, knowing that it provided a safe environment where students from all backgrounds could grow and flourish together without judgment. At first, my family was scared away by the price tag of Darlington but after begging my parents, we contacted Darlington and communicated with the school for three years straight trying to make it work. I was awarded a scholarship that helped meet our need and by the fall of 2011, I was walking down the hallways of Darlington as a brand-new freshman.

 

As head day prefect in Cooper House, what would you say is the best part about dorm life?
Dorm life has a special place in my heart. It is the first part of Darlington that welcomed me. Over the years, the Cooper dorm has been a place where I have formed my greatest friendships, learned what it is like to have 20+ sisters and experienced the challenges and the rewards of being a leader.

The Cooper House is such a crucial part of my Darlington experience because it is where I have done most of my growing up. When things got bad at home due to my mom’s cancer, I could always turn to the dorms and experience typical teenage life where I could focus on school, talk about silly drama, stay up late talking to girls or be with families in the dorms who were always there to support me.

I will forever be grateful to Mrs. Babb for giving me this chance because without my leadership position there, I am positive I would have been shaped to whole another girl through the challenges of growing up.

 

What is your favorite Darlington tradition and why?  
My favorite Darlington tradition would have to be Light the Lake. It is not just because my mom is battling with cancer but instead it is one of those special days when the whole Darlington Community (ELA-8 and Upper School) join to celebrate the lives of those who fought hard or are still battling this vicious disease.

 

If you could sum up your Darlington experience as one lesson you've been taught, what would it be?
Community. Darlington has taught me the value of forming great relationships whether it is with your teachers, friends and even parents. High school life, especially with the amount of things Darlington expects from its students, is not an easy life. All of a sudden, you become a student who is taking multiple AP classes while on the volleyball team, who also has a leadership position in various organizations. Living the Darlington life is a mental and physical challenge which can make or break you.

 

As a member of the Class of 2015, what advice do you have for the upcoming senior class?  

GET INVOLVED and don’t let other people’s opinions of teachers lead your path in high school.