From Kazakhstan to MoHome: Finding my place at Ӱ̳
An international firstie at Ӱ̳ College shares what it was like coming to MoHome from more than 6000 miles away from campus.
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An international firstie at Ӱ̳ College shares what it was like coming to MoHome from more than 6000 miles away from campus.
Ӱ̳ College senior Anusha Lamsal ’25 reflects on her experience organizing Losar celebrations as part of the Nepali Student Org.
Ӱ̳ College senior Rachel Katzenberg ’25 said, “At Ӱ̳, I 100% found a good community … a large community that wants to help me and see me succeed.”
Ӱ̳ College senior Hailee Pitschke ’25 said, “I’m really grateful that Ӱ̳ offered opportunities to explore niche topics in fields I am interested in. It helped nail down key academic interests.”
“I feel more confident and open-minded, open to doing things I would have been afraid to try before. I feel ready to take on challenges,” said Ӱ̳ College senior Sumaiya Jahan ’25.
Cindie Huerta-Velazquez ’25 connects food and community at Ӱ̳: “We all have different friend groups, but once a week we come together to talk about anything and everything. We intentionally make that time and effort to be together.”
“Being around people who have similar cultures and getting to know other cultures, I really enjoyed that. Mi Gente was like another family, basically.”
“I thought it was great to learn more about political actors. It was really interesting to learn more about how political actors have this power. How they’re able to change policy and, by doing so, change so many people’s lives.”
“Peacebuilding refers to the field I want to work in. It addresses systems and the policies that are producing cycles of violence within communities.”
“Pre-Ӱ̳ Nina versus the postgrad version has grown so much because of this College’s supportive community where people truly want you to thrive.”