Nemas Gardens Summer Interns 2025: Success Atud

Success Atud

Success Atud: Cultivating Wisdom, Friendship, and Community Through Nature

As a Nature & Food Systems Intern, Success Atud didn’t just show up to learn—she showed up to grow. With a spirit of openness and generosity, she embraced every opportunity to deepen her understanding of the environment, connect with others, and make a lasting impact.

“I came for gardening knowledge and left with financial wisdom and lifelong friends.”

That quote perfectly captures the essence of her journey: a summer rooted in curiosity, blossoming into something far greater than she expected.

Planting Purpose

Success joined the internship with a clear goal: to gain hands-on experience in gardening and food systems. But her impact went far beyond the garden beds. She became a source of knowledge and encouragement, sharing what she learned and helping others thrive alongside her.

Key Contributions & Takeaways:

• Learned how food is grown and maintained from seed to harvest

• Shared gardening expertise with peers, fostering collaboration and growth

• Built meaningful friendships that enriched the experience

• Gained financial literacy and practical life skills

Her time at Nemas Gardens was a powerful blend of education and connection—where nature became a classroom and community became a family.

Looking Ahead

Success isn’t stopping here. Her next steps include exploring food systems more deeply and strengthening community connections. With her passion for environmental stewardship and social impact, she’s poised to become a changemaker in any space she enters.

A Legacy of Learning

Success’s story is a reminder that when you approach life with curiosity and heart, you don’t just learn—you inspire. Her journey shows that nature has the power to teach us not only how to grow food, but how to grow together.