April 10, 2024
Mehar Wadalia
Submitted by Center for Global Engagement
Meet Mehar, a sophomore studying psychology here at CalLu! She was born in Punjab, India but has spent most of her childhood in Burma otherwise known as Myanmar. She graduated from International School of Yangon which is an American based international school and wanted to pursue her future here in the States.
“What inspired me to study here in CalLu was the overall community and how supportive everyone was of each other. My favorite part about studying at CalLu would be how easy it is to communicate with faculty and other students. I also love how everyone is always engaged in discussions which helps to add onto my perspective of certain topics and also motivates me to learn more. In addition, in terms of the student body everyone is very supportive of one another and is always there to help when needed. I think that too plays a big part when it comes to being motivated.
Some cultural differences that I have experienced living in the US is how open everyone is with each other and how you will always find someone to help you out whenever you need it. Another big difference is being independent and self motivated. In Asian culture, competition is very evident and us as students are always told to do better than the other person. However, here in the US it made me realize that it is okay to go at your own pace and to take your time and to focus on yourself.”