Summer in South Asia

Hi, I’m Maanas Varma, a music performance sophomore who is actively involved with the Wolveraas dance team and the Indian American Student Association. I’m thrilled to be heading to Jaipur this summer, where I’ll have the privilege of interning with well-renowned Hindustani classical violin teachers. I will enhance my understanding and skill of this traditional art form while contributing to its rich legacy through personal growth and artistic exploration. I am so excited and look forward to sharing my experiences…

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I’m Schnadè Saintïl originally from South Florida. My studies include Theatre Performance and Francophone Studies. I have been trained as an actor, and have been interested in the stories that don’t get to be told. I’m really interested in uncovering unexpected intersectionalities in identity, and how that relates to the everyday life. I have thought a lot about the legacy of French colonialism in Haiti, and my research with SiSA leads me to investigate how it’s fared in the Union…

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My name is Aditya Patel, and I am a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in CS. I am also involved in MRacing because I love cars, and it is a great learning experience. I am also a part of MHackers, where I am part of the machine learning team. I will intern at an electric motors company in Gujarat, India, this summer. I can’t wait to join the company and expand my knowledge in my field. It…

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Hello! I am Natalie Hoisington, a rising sophomore. I intend on studying International Relations with a focus on Security, Norms, and Cooperation. When I am not studying or working, you can find me going on a walk, exploring nature, watching jeopardy, baking, or hanging out with my friends. I cannot wait for this exciting summer abroad!

Hi! I am William Harrison, a junior majoring in economics and minoring in environmental science. On campus, I am also involved with the Graham Sustainability Institute and the Global Scholars program! I have coached high school rowing off-campus and currently work at Amer’s Deli. This summer, I will be in Bengaluru working with the Selco Foundation, which installs and consults on democratic and decentralized solar energy infrastructure installations. Specifically, I will be working on their finance team. After graduating, I…

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My name is Emilio and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan. I plan on studying Economics and minor in either International Studies or continue on a Sales track. In India, I will be working with CECOEDECON, an NGO based in Jaipur that focuses on Livelihood Security and Economic Justice, Basic Rights, and Institutional Development.

Hello, my name is Thomas Bates. I am a senior pursuing computer science at the College of  Literature Science and the Arts. Besides being a student, I volunteer with Ann Arbor Public  Schools through a University of Michigan program where I help teachers at elementary and middle schools teach native Spanish speakers who are having difficulty understanding the material because it’s in a new language. Before attending the U-M, I volunteered with a firefighters organization that helped people experiencing homelessness…

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Hello, I’m Awmeo, a junior majoring in international studies in the comparative culture and identity concentration. I write long-form narrative journalism and art criticism for the Michigan Daily. In the past, I’ve participated in the New England Literature Program and performed in RC Players productions of Bakkhai and the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Outside of school, you can find me lost in an Earthsea novel or seeing Isao Takahata films at the State Theatre. I hope to intern with a…

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Hi! My name is Venkatesh Alagappan. I’m a sophomore at the University of Michigan pursuing dual degrees in public health and biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience. This summer, I am interning with Hand in Hand India to support their Health Division, bolstering public health initiatives in alignment with governmental schemes and UN SGDs. At the University of Michigan, I’m a part of the the Global Surgery Student Alliance, where I lead a global initiative on patient education to reduce surgical site…

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