International Students

A native of the Philippines, Joyce Anne Dimaano is a second-year student earning her MBA with a concentration in social change. She’s excited that she can take courses through both the School of Management and the Department of International Development, Community, and Environment (IDCE) as a part of her curriculum. “There aren’t many schools that provide business degrees focused on creating a social impact, and Clark is one of them,” she says.

“I aspire to establish the first capital market in my country, Afghanistan,” says Farhad Mohammadzai, a Fulbright scholar and second-year MBA student at Clark. It has been an exciting year for Farhad, highlighted by his internship last summer at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. He’s enjoyed his courses in corporate finance, accounting, and management, but mostly loves the collaborative environment in the School of Management and the opportunity to enhance his knowledge by interacting with peers from all over the world.

Namisha Bhattarai is passionate about her academics, but has found time to get involved in a number of activities on campus. While earning her master’s in accounting, the Nepal native works as a grad assistant in marketing and communications and provides administrative and research support for one of her professors. She also finds time to be the general secretary of the School of Management Student Council. Namisha credits her professors with helping her balance everything. “The professors here are very approachable and supportive,” she says. “They are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.”

Already a certified accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Pooja Keshan is now earning her MBA, with a concentration in finance, at the School of Management. Pooja was a partner at her accounting firm prior to coming to the United States; her work dealing with mergers and acquisitions for multinational companies inspired her to understand business and finance in greater depth. This prompted her decision to earn a graduate degree at Clark. “I already love Clark so much,” Pooja says. “I’m looking forward to a fun and fruitful two years here.”