International Student Alumni Series: Ashmita Das

Written by Sofia Vuong ’26

Where do our international students find themselves after graduation? That’s what we will
explore in our new series of International Student Alumni interviews!

To begin the series, we interviewed Ashmita Das, who works for Google in Dublin, Ireland. 

Ashmita’s journey to Denison started with the university’s proactive recruitment efforts in her hometown.

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New to Denison? Meet Nancy!

Written by Nancy Tran ’26

Hello everyone, my name is Nancy, I’m a sophomore double majoring in Data Analytics and Environmental Studies, and I’m from Vietnam! I joined Denison as a Spring start student in January 2023, so Ohio welcomed me with the January snow when I first moved in!

On campus, I have been involved in Green Team and TEDxDenisonU.

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Introducing Raavi Asdar

Written by Raavi Asdar

Note: Raavi Asdar joined the Center for Global Programs in October 2021. He is our Center’s first Resident and we are thrilled to have him as part of our team!

Howdy yall! My name is Raavi and I am the new Resident in Global Programs in the Center for Global Programs (4th floor in Burton Morgan).

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A Broad Perspective on Nepal

Written by Jake Gunther ’22

With over 300 program options to choose from, making the decision of where you’ll study abroad is not an easy one. And it’s for good reason: each program offers something unique–different, languages, and cultures, and places around the globe. And while the websites-  full of course catalogs, excursion details, and program summaries – give you a taste of what your semester will be like, it’s hard to decide which location/program is right for you just from words and pictures on a screen.

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CIEE – Denison Brings the Liberal Arts to Shanghai

Written by Seyeong Hanlim ’22

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international travel on an unprecedented scale. The U.S. Department of State suspended routine visa services worldwide in March 2020 due to the pandemic. International students seeking to obtain F-1 visas to enter the U.S. found themselves stranded as embassies and consulates worldwide closed for unknown durations. Additionally, the Presidential Proclamation establishing travel restrictions for non-immigrant travelers from Brazil, China, and Iran has been in effect since January 2020 and has not yet been suspended.

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