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Home and Away
Global Lessons from the Granite State
November 3rd, 2024
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Virtual at WACNH.ORG
Each year, students from around the world travel to New Hampshire to study, learn, and connect with local communities. While they come seeking academic and cultural experiences, their time here often transforms not just their understanding of the United States, but also how they see themselves and their role in the wider world.
Join the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire for a special panel discussion featuring three international students who have studied right here in the Granite State. Hear their reflections on life in New Hampshire, the challenges and discoveries that shaped their experience, and how they plan to bring what they’ve learned back to their home countries to strengthen their own communities.
This conversation will explore the power of international exchange to build empathy, expand perspectives, and create global citizens who bridge cultures and foster mutual understanding — both at home and away.
This is a virtual community conversation. You can join by visiting WACNH's homepage and starting the YouTube Player at 5:30 pm.
Speakers
Dhiraj Naidu - My name is Dhi, and I’m an international student from Bangalore, India. I’m studying Biochemistry, and I do research on bacterial-viral interactions. In my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar and the drums.
Dija Haq - I am from Northwestern Pakistan and currently study Applied Mathematics and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. I have been in the United States for a little over three years, and it has been an incredible time of learning, growth, and adventure. Outside of classes, I love being outdoors, hiking, exploring new trails, and traveling whenever I can. I went to Nova Scotia earlier this month, which was the perfect break and a great way to reconnect with nature during a busy semester. I am also a big fan of nonfiction books and I am currently reading Syrian Requiem: The Civil War and Its Aftermath by Carmit Valensi and Itamar Rabinovich. I also love to bake, which is my favorite way to relax after a long week. I made an upside down pear cake last week that my housemates finished within fifteen minutes of it cooling down just enough to touch, so I like to think I am doing something right in the kitchen.
Viktorie Vagnerova - I am a senior in mechanical engineering at the University of New Hampshire. I am also a recipient of the International Engagement and Service Scholarship (IESS). During my first year at UNH, I was a member of the UNH Nordic Ski Team. From my second year, I began interning at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, where I worked on various engineering and manufacturing projects. Last summer, I conducted research at UNH, developing a drone-based position control testbed for training satellite algorithms. Currently, I focus on my internship at Space Phoenix, which is a space technology startup. Outside of engineering, I enjoy spending time in nature with my dog, staying active, and reading.
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