Student Voices offers a window into how UCF students engage with The India Center through internships, research, public programming, and experiences in India. From first-person reflections on policy briefings and symposiums to creative essays on India’s literature, media, and diaspora, these contributions showcase the diverse ways students connect their academic interests to real-world issues. Whether developing expertise in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, crafting multimedia content for outreach, or participating in community festivals and roundtables, students gain unique insights while leaving a lasting impact. Their stories reflect curiosity, growth, and the collaborative spirit that defines the Center’s mission.

International Medical Outreach in India
Winter 2025-2026
Julia de Sousa, International Medical Outreach Member

Three healthcare workers in scrubs, masks, and caps pose for a photo, each making a peace sign in a clinical setting.

 

 

 

 

 

UCF College of Medicine Students in India
Winter 2025-2026

Sri Pulaparthi, College of Medicine Student

Southeast Nuclear Research Conference
Spring 2026

Ana Julia Polare Da Costa and Paula S. Lagioia, School of Politics, Security and International Affairs

A woman stands taking a photo of a wall at the University of Georgia’s School of Public & International Affairs, next to tables and chairs in a hallway.

 

Reflections on India’s Raisina Dialogue
Spring 2025
Dhanya Nair, M.A., School of Politics, Security and International Affairs