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Meet Current Students: Global Ambassador Program (GAP)​

GAP Group
DePaul's Global Ambassadors are a group of dedicated undergraduate international students who work closely with International Admission. The Global Ambassadors assist prospective and admitted undergraduate students with any questions about academics, student life or living in Chicago.

These Global Ambassadors are more than happy to discuss aspects of DePaul with you, as well as their adjustment to making our unique campuses and city home.  Contact the ambassadors by email at gap@depaul.edu

Learn more about each ambassador below:

Ananya Jagtiani - India
Ananya Jagtiani, Global Ambassador

Name: Ananya Jagtiani 
Hometown: India & Chile
Area of study: Business Management 

I chose my major because…

I am interested in the field of business and exploring the many ways in which one could be an entrepreneur and an innovator to create and manage something that could change the way the world works.

My favorite thing to do on campus is…

Studying by the quad because it is a very friendly and calming environment.

When I have free time in Chicago, I…

Like to play tennis because it keeps me happy.

One positive thing I’ve learned about myself since coming to DePaul is…

I love living in a big city that is very diverse because I love meeting new people from different backgrounds and forming connections with them.

After graduation, I’d like to…

Attend law school and receive my master's in law.

Harshita Bali - India
Harshita Bali, Global Ambassador

Name: Harshita Bali
Hometown: India 
Area of study: Computer Science

I chose my major because…

Computers are future and I enjoy working with computers and creating basic programs. I want to be an expert in computing as it enables to solve complex and challenging problems. The best thing about this field is that it offers great opportunities for true creativity and innovation which suits my personality.

My favorite thing to do on campus is…

Making connections with people who are from different coutnries, have different cultures and background just to expand my social circle and to feel the sense of multiculturalism. Being so much away from my hometown and family, I have involved myself to various clubs and organizations that DePaul has just to feel the sense of community.

When I have free time in Chicago, I…

Love exploring the city, different neighborhoods - cafes, restaurants, beauitful infrastructure, streets, and museums with my friends and capturing every single moment.

One positive thing I’ve learned about myself since coming to DePaul is…

How to balance life by balancing your job, classes, family, friends, personal time, and variou other things. I learned how I must discipline myself, whether it is studying for the exam, going out with friends, or just showing up for classes. This made me feel independent and self-sufficient.

After graduation, I’d like to…

Work in a company as a Data Scientist by availing every single opportunity that comes my way which will help me to learn and explore more about myself.

Ana Sofia Martinez, Global Ambassador
Ana Sofia Martinez, Global Ambassador

Name: Ana Sofia Martinez 
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Area of Study: Hospitality Leadership

I chose my major because…

I chose to major in Hospitality Leadership because I always had an interest in helping others as I was very involved in community service throughout high school. My biggest goal is to be able to improve people's experiences in establishments, from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. During my formative years I moved to three different countries in the Americas. Due to this I experience hospitality from a very early age. This industry surrounds us every day, but we rarely register it as such. This inspires me to want to be a part of the hospitality industry and provide excellent service to varied groups of people.

My favorite thing to do on campus is…

The DePaul University campus offers a great variety of activities to participate in. My favorite activity within the campus would be to hang out in the student center with my roommate and friends. During my freshman year, we would consistently go and study or just hang around to chat. It has great atmosphere where many other students eat and hang out, allowing you to meet new people. It was always important that we had somewhere comfortable to lounge in and have an easy accessibility to the food.

When I have free time in Chicago, I…

When I have free time in Chicago, I enjoy taking the L downtown or to the lakefront with my friends. Downtown Chicago offers a huge variety of restaurants and activities which are especially fun when you are just recently discovering the city. Meanwhile, the lakefront is a very peaceful and relaxing place to hang out. My favorite activity is to have a picnic with friends when the weather allows it while enjoying the view. Another great activity before the pandemic was to attend concerts in different concert venues which provided great atmosphere for nightlife. Chicago has so many things to offer but if I had to narrow it down to my favorites I would choose hanging out at the lakefront, going out to restaurants, and attending concerts.

One positive thing I’ve learned about myself since coming to DePaul is…

My ability to do things independently. Attending unviersity in a new country provides a freedom and independence I had never previously experienced. DePaul has given me the chance to make my own decisions while exploring new interests. My time at DePaul has allowed me to grow as a person pushing me to flourish independently and cultivate my own identity.

After graduation, I’d like to…

After graduation, my first priority would be to find a job within the hospitality industry that aligns with the fields that interest me: lodging, event planning, and tourism. I would hope to get a work visa that allows me to work in the hospitality industry in the United States. If staying in the United States is not a viable option, I would go back to my home country and develop my career within tourism, lodging, and event planning, allowing me to use the skills learned at DePaul University. Overall, I would love to continue pursuing a profession within the hospitality realm and using my passion for the industry to drive my future endeavors forward.

Shaheer Roshan, Global Ambassador
Shaheer Roshan, Global Ambassador

Name: Shaheer Roshan
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Area of study: Marketing

I chose my major because…

Growing up watching advertisements always intrigued me to learn about how a business markets their products to the audience and how people end up buying the productsbecause of these marketing. In the modern world it might be impossible to run a successful business without proper Marketing. Because of my interest in how these businesses market themselves, I chose Marketing as my major.

My favorite thing to do on campus is…

Visiting the College of Business. The Driehaus School of Business is its own bubble where several events are held, attended by the top companies in the US. The Business School's affiliation with these companies helps one in making connetions with diversity of people. Other than being at the Business School, managing studies along with work becomes stressful for me, so I find myself at the Ray or at the Student Center socializing with people and making new friends.

When I have free time in Chicago, I…

Go around exploring different neighborhoods of Chicago with my friends. My favorite areas include Michigan Ave where I get to see the beautiful skyscrapers along with the Lake Michigan flowing from between these buildings. There are a number of concerts that happen quite often in the vicinity, and the walk in downtown is one of our favorite things to do during the weekends.

One positive thing I’ve learned about myself since coming to DePaul is…

To embrace my weaknesses, work on them and make them my biggest strengths. Being raised dependent on my family to provide everything to me, I had never imagined myself living more than 7000 miles away from home and doing things on my own. DePaul taught me how to take responsibilities, grow and work independently, it taught me that the journey of struggles will lead to success. I found people like me who shared similar experiences and were more than happy to help me settle and adjust in a completely different environment. 

After graduation, I’d like to…

Work in a marketing company and avail every single opportunity that comes my way which will help me to learn and explore more about myself and how the professional environment works. 

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