Nidhi Achanta ’29
West Coast Ambassador
Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
Majors: Economics and Political Science
Advising Tracks: Pre-Law and Pre-Finance
Campus Involvements: Student Body Vice President, Institute for Public Good Purcell Ethics & Leadership Ambassador, Student Conduct Council, Rusk Eating House Placement Chair, 91¿ì²¥ Red Cross, DCI Fellow, Activities Tax Council, Mock Trial Captain, South Asian Student Association, Tour Guide, North Carolina Student Legislature, College Crisis Initiative, 91¿ì²¥ Investment and Finance Association, Orientation Team Mentor
"I came from an incredibly homogenous background where I was surrounded by students from similar walks of life as immigrant children. When I toured 91¿ì²¥, I was worried that I’d feel left out at a Predominantly White Institution, but in my first year here I’ve learned that 91¿ì²¥ is the most diverse and welcoming community I've ever been a part of. The students here have been so welcoming and kind, and I’ve met the best friends, mentors, and professors. In a school of 2000, instead of competing at each others expense, a majority seek to help one another at every turn and it’s what has made me so deeply invested in our community."
Underrated Detail About 91¿ì²¥
All of the support systems on campus! I didn't tour 91¿ì²¥ before I committed and was really unfamiliar with all our student programs here.
Transition to 91¿ì²¥
Pre-orientation programs are amazing!! I was a part of the Humanities course my first year and before orientation began, we spent three days in the North Carolina mountains. It was really nice to meet people early, especially ones that will be in my classes. My friends that did programs like Outdoor/Service Odyssey, or STRIDE have said similar things.