Aryaman Ghildiyal is a student at The International School of Dakar, studying Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Mathematics, along other subjects. At school, he is an active member of the student community through his participation in the Leadership Council, MUN Club, and Research Writing Enrichment. He takes his academic interest in the environmental sciences forward through initiatives such as his “The Coast is Clear” blog on Medium, where he highlights methods of marine conservation in juxtaposition with coastal communities who rely on them for livelihoods.

Aryaman’s passion and endeavors are complemented by a love for music and sports. He enjoys experimenting with both drums and saxophone, and is currently part of his school cross-country team. He also dabbles with fencing, videography, and volleyball.