Meet the Global Engagement Team

Hometown: Lima, Peru
Alma Mater: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Peru) – California State University, Northridge
Undergraduate Major: Education/Math & Physics

Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Higher Education, MA and EdD
Countries Where you have lived/favorite places abroad: Peru
Languages: English and Spanish  
Advice for Internationally-minded students: Remember to be open to meeting new people and cultures; especially on a diverse campus such as Cal Lutheran, which offers great opportunities for social and academic integration. Don’t take your life experiences for granted. Embrace and value the privilege of your study abroad education. Take advantage of this opportunity, because when you study abroad, you gain a greater appreciation of life, of what you left behind, and what you are gaining moving forward.

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Hometown: Mumbai, India
Alma Mater: Bhavan's College, Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Majors: Management Studies, Marketing
Countries Where you have lived/favorite places abroad: I’ve lived in Mumbai, India, all my life before moving to the USA for my studies. My absolute favorite place is my native region, Konkan, where my ancestors are originally from. I grew up far from it but visited often, it’s a place full of culture, warmth, and loving people. I also absolutely love Goa, especially the southern part, a beautiful beach town not too far from my native place. There’s just something about beach towns.
Languages: My mother tongue is Marathi, a regional language from Maharashtra, India. I also speak English and Hindi fluently and understand a few other regional Indian languages.
Advice for Internationally-minded students: Studying or living abroad teaches you that the world isn’t as different as it seems. Be proud of your culture it’s your story, but stay open to new experiences and people. Carry your roots with pride, but don’t be afraid to grow new ones. The beauty of being internationally minded is realizing that home often lives in the people you meet along the way, those who welcome, support, and inspire you.

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Hometown: Nanjing, China
Alma Mater: California State University, Northridge
Undergraduate Major: Teaching English as Second Language
Graduate Degree: Education Leadership and Policy Studies in Higher Education
Countries Where you have lived/favorite places abroad: I love all the places I have been to, such as Greece, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and the Bahamas. What a wonderful world!
Languages: English and Mandarin 
Advice for Internationally-minded students: When I came to the U.S. as an international student in 2012, I also experienced cultural and social differences, language barriers, academic anxiety, and financial stress. It's ok to be vulnerable and make mistakes. Let's embrace who we are. CLU cares about you as an individual; Please do not hesitate to ask questions or look for help. Our team is always here for you.

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