Kirandeep Khroud '27

I joined the Bonner Program because service isn’t just something I do it’s part of who I am. I feel that if we have the privilege to serve, we should feel called to answer. Service isn’t about accolades or recognition; it’s a commitment to our shared humanity. Joining Bonner felt like stepping into a path of purpose. I had read about how Bonner challenges and transforms those who dedicate themselves to it, and I wanted that journey. I wanted to be part of something that could change me, make me question, and push me to become a better version of myself while leaving a meaningful impact on the world around me.

Bonner has taught me the incredible power of intentional, heartfelt work. When you dedicate yourself to something larger than you, the act of service becomes more than just a task it transforms you. I’ve learned that even the smallest gestures of service carry immense weight. Sometimes, the impact may feel small in the grand scheme of things, but Bonner has shown me that these acts are anything but insignificant. Each experience, each moment of service, has deepened my understanding of the community and myself. The growth is subtle but profound, shaping me into someone who feels more connected and grounded, even when the impact might seem invisible to the eye.

I could give you countless reasons to join Bonner, but the most profound is this: through service, you discover who you are. Bonner is an experience that pushes you to confront yourself in unexpected ways. We’re all shaped by the people we meet and the communities we become part of, and in Bonner, those connections are transformative. You grow not only by giving but by receiving lessons from others every day. This program teaches you to see the world from a deeper place and, in turn, transforms you from the inside out. Through Bonner, you build character, resilience, and empathy in ways that you might never expect, becoming part of a community that shapes you just as much as you shape it.