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Hometown: Kolkata, India

Degrees: B.A. (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College)

Undergraduate major: Economics & anthropology, with a concentration in global development studies

What I love about my territory: No two states in territory look alike, but they share a common thread: the way people have made each community their own. I love exploring a city's art, public spaces, and food to get a sense of what the people there value and how they choose to express themselves. I'm always curious about the circumstances, movements, and spaces that shaped a place and its people, and how they all add up to the city it is today.

What I love about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is a truly special place – it encourages you to think deeply, question what you believe, and engage with what matters to you (often for the first time). It's a small, but incredibly diverse community where classrooms, events, and even dining areas bring people together from all corners of the world. Most importantly, everyone has something special to contribute.

Hobbies/activities: I enjoy exploring new coffees, watching Formula 1 and cricket, and learning more about how communities navigate climatic disasters.

Advice about searching for schools: Think about the community you want to spend the next few years in. Your friends, professors, and the staff you'll interact with all shape a school's culture, and that culture looks different everywhere. Find one where you feel comfortable and encouraged. Also think about what opportunities matter most to you — research, athletics, travel, student activities, diversity — and let that guide which schools stand out.

Advice about applying to schools: Put your best foot forward and tell your story honestly. Every part of it matters, and you never know what will stand out to an application reviewer. Remember, you'll be a student and a community member — both matter equally. Connect with admission staff and current students along the way; this often leads to unexpected discoveries about the school and helps you figure out how to tell your story best. Set up informational conversations and interviews as often as possible — they will help you tell your story better!