Gelila Solomon

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
As a Vice President at IGSA, I plan to come up with creative and engaging events with my colleagues at IGSA. Drexel hosts the largest number of incoming international students in Fall 2022 and hence, I look forward to creating opportunities that will make the transition to the US easier for international students. I hope to cultivate a sense of community among international students and provide resources that ensure academic success.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
I am looking forward to meeting all the amazing incoming and current international students. I am excited at the opportunity of learning about new cultures and perspectives. I look forward to hosting and coordinating the vibrant IGSA events.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
I ran for the Vice President position because I wanted to give back intentionally to my peers. The transition to the US can be confusing and the right guidance will go a long way. And since I have been through the process, I am certain I will be a good resource and I have great ideas on how to make the new international student experience easier and more seamless. Furthermore, I am curious about other cultures and want to take this opportunity to interact with different international students from all over the world.

Yamini Rege

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
I am an international student myself and aware how decision of moving to a new country is courageous and difficult at the same time. Initial weeks of the college can be overwhelming with new people, diverse culture, and different time zones. One of my main goals would be make people feel at Home, away from Home. Help international students with smooth transition, make them feel inclusive by hosting events which will be fun, resourceful, and engaging to make new connections.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
I am looking forward to meeting new people. One of my interests being travel, I want to explore this new country and experience different cultures.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
When I was enrolling for fall 2022, I used multiple sources to seek information about various things like visa, travel, finalizing courses etc. I am aware of the anxiety that is created amongst students about not receiving the right information at the right time. Now that I have been through this process and have the awareness myself, I want to impart right guidance to the new international students. Further, I look forward to experience new culture and make new connections amongst the Drexel community.

Shufang Wang

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
Most International students came to U.S from a very different country. The language environment and other situations are very different from the place where they originated. I want to help international students to get used to the new environment very quickly. I want to get from out of isolation when they are members of the great community.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
I want to process the treasurer application in my work in the team.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
My working experience and enthusiasm will make me to work smoothly.

Akanksha Bhatnagar

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
Bringing the entire international student community together.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
Making new friends and learning about different cultures around the world – it’s like traveling without leaving the campus.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
Having experienced living away from my home country, I want to reach out and help smoothen the transition into a new place.

Joseph Mutuma Ichaba

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
Become more vibrant and successfully seek and if necessary, agitate for more educational resources and opportunities.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
Resume more lively social interactions after the exhausting COVID-19 pandemic period.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
To impact change! International Graduate students need more academic resources and opportunities. We need to seek creative ways to achieve it.

Poojan Bhavsar

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
IGSA is one of the best platforms to explore different culture worldwide and campus life. By joining this organization, I would like to gain a multicultural experience with different countries that promotes a healthy and holistic harmony across borders. Many inter-culture events can gather all the students to be in touch with everyone.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
Share cultural values, Spread harmony and happiness with all of us. Make Drexel campus no less than home sweet home which we, specially international students left behind to pursue higher education and for dream career. Balance between studies and campus fun events.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
Time management between study, Internship, On campus job and IGSA "Director of Cultural Event" position. Develop strong decision making capacity and leave comfort zone, Built great network with Drexel dragons and connecting with different organizations.

Mithilia Chintala

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
Every international student deserves to enjoy their time on campus while away from home. University should be a one-stop destination for academics, volunteer work, and endless fun. My goal is to motivate international grads to take part in social activities, although with demanding coursework, so that they can make connections and memories that last a lifetime.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
I aim to meet new people from across the world, get to know their culture, and eventually make some of them my 2.A.M buddies. I'm eager to spend this year hanging out on campus and contributing to, organizing, and taking part in a variety of entertaining and engaging social events.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
I have always enjoyed socializing. Therefore, it goes without saying that I applied for the position of Director of Social Events at IGSA. By planning exciting events, my job allows me to relive my undergraduate years. I wish to help the international students feel a little less homesick by accompanying and communicating while they engage in leisure activities in the same way they would with friends and family back home.

Amaan Ghauri

What is one goal or initiative you have for the international student community this year?
The goal is for the international students to be able to feel a part of this community we have. To be able to reach out to each other and us to collaborate and make this experience at Drexel fruitful and memorable.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?
I am really looking forward to making an impact, not just as a student but as an international student and part of that community, IGSA. To help people and make friends along the way.
What made you run for your position in IGSA?
I remember the way how I felt welcomed when I started my journey here at Drexel. Coming across IGSA was one of the best things, great people, and events and tremendously useful information around a lot of things, socially and academically. I knew that I would want to be a part of something like this and here I am now.