My name is Didi, I’m a rising senior at Brown with a love for poetry and arts, theater and humanities, STEM and the social sciences— the embodiment of the open curriculum! Brown has been a wonderful home to me, and I’m so excited to show you around.

Hometown

Long Island, NY

Major(s)

International Affairs

Minor(s)

Poetry, History

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Swearer Center— Bonner Fellow Circle of Women— Treasurer Watson Center for International Affairs— Research assistant Berlin Internship Abroad— Humboldt University Research Assistant

Describe your college experience

After an exciting and overwhelming start, over these three years I’ve found the love of my life, and slowly became confident in myself and all I can do.

Tip for future students

Feel comfortable and confident in your own skin; it’s a big transition, but I know you can do it!

Favorite class

Gandhi and the Making of India; the professor was brilliant, and I feel I learned so much.

Career goals

PhD and working in international nonprofit.

Ideal way to spend a free night

Reading and cuddling with my loved one

High school or secondary school

St. Mary’s High School, Manhasset, NY

Previous college

N​/​A