Narayanan Vidya Vardhini, a Singaporean citizen of Indian descent, shared her experiences growing up in Dubai, attending school there, and transitioning to college life at Penn State University. She discussed the diversity and inclusivity efforts on campus, the challenges of navigating a new culture and making friends, and her plans for the future, including potentially working in the tech industry and living abroad. The interview provided a detailed look at her multicultural background and the adjustments she has had to make in moving to the United States for her studies.For more information about this collection please visit the Pennsylvania State University international student oral history collection.