Vibhavari Desai (G’26)
How warm and welcoming the CCT community truly is. Thanks to their support, I landed on my feet quicker than expected.

Vibhavari Desai
Academic Background: BA in Psychology.
Area of focus in CCT: Cultural Studies.
What did you do before CCT? I took some time off after undergrad to figure out my next steps. During that time, I did a few internships that sparked my interest in communication.
What activities do you participate in at CCT? Three months in, I have not participated in as many activities as I could but I try to attend alumni events, book talks, and other cultural events within and outside CCT.
Why did you choose CCT? I was first drawn to the idea of being able to design my own curriculum but I chose CCT because it offers an array of methods courses that will help me build a solid methodological toolkit for a PhD.
What surprised you about CCT? How warm and welcoming the CCT community truly is. Thanks to their support, I landed on my feet quicker than expected.