Rishpa Baidya ’26

Blue Key Ambassador

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Major/Minor: Psychology; Biology, Honors Program
Activities: SGA, Connected Through Christ, African Student Association, Model United Nations, Resident Advisor, Senior Program Assistant, Student Technology Assistant
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
High School: Amirjan High School

I chose Hartwick College because of the generous scholarship that I received. As an international student, this scholarship is especially beneficial to me.

I collaborated with fellow Resident Advisors to host a first year-student volleyball tournament, which allowed many students to come together, collaborate, and compete. This was a fun experience for both the participants and the RAs.

My favorite season at Hartwick is winter! As I lived the majority of my life in a hot and humid climate, the snow at Hartwick brought a change of scenery for me. During winter, the snow covers campus perfectly, and it resembles the kind of winter my younger self wanted to experience.