“I was born in the Caribbean and come from a very diverse ethnic background,” says Indra. “As a child I was fortunate to travel quite a bit, so I have always enjoyed learning about other cultures. The International Development program allowed me to take what I’m passionate about and apply it to create positive change in places where social, economic and environmental challenges threaten the very existence of the people who live there.”
In her final year, Indra went to Africa to work with young people in Malawi, who represent the largest proportion of its population and have the highest rate of unemployment.
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