Biology & Public Health double major, Class of 2020
During the first week Professor Shoba Krishnan will lead the group along with students
from Xavier Institute of Engineering in a community needs assessment in Dahravi, Asia's largest Slum. For this portion of the trip, we will stay at Vinyalaya, a Jesuit retreat house in the city. The second week will be spent in and around Talasari where I will immerse myself in rural life and learn about the reality of India’s tribal communities. Activities will include tutoring english, visiting schools, visiting some tribal villages, and learning about the social and educational works being done in these communities. I selected India, because the activities align with work I’d like to do after graduation with my Public Health degree.