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International students Eeshaan Dutt �26 and Chelsea Mody �25 share more than both being from India; they came to 91��ɫ based on the creativity and welcoming community they found at the college.

�What brought me to 91��ɫ was its vibrant atmosphere and strong sense of community,� says Mody, an Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) major. �When I first learned about the school, I was drawn to its location right by the lake, in a fun and creative neighborhood filled with inspiration.

�Walking through 91��ɫ, I could feel the energy of so much talent in one place, with colors and ideas bursting from every corner. The connections 91��ɫ has with the broader creative community also stood out to me. It felt like a place where I could grow, not just as an artist, but as part of something bigger.�

�What sold me to come here was just the idea of being with a group of individuals that I could relate to�,� says Dutt. �I came to visit the campus only once before I finalized my decision, and when I saw what my life could be, the doors that this opportunity would be opening was something that I could just not pass.�

�It was a big jump for me to come to a different country with a different culture than mine, and 91��ɫ has been very accepting and made me feel included even though I felt like an outsider�,� Dutt shares. �I am grateful for having an opportunity to try to fulfil my goals and aspirations here.�

Mody says she chose IAD �because it strikes the perfect balance between architecture and interior design. I�ve always been fascinated by how spaces influence the way people feel and interact, and this major allows me to explore both the structural and aesthetic aspects of design�. It�s the perfect combination of creativity and problem-solving�.�

�I always wanted to illustrate stories � my story, other people�s stories, everything�,� Dutt says of his choice of Illustration as a major.

�One of my favorite classes was �Intro To Comics� with faculty David Beyer. It introduced me to the fundamentals of comics, and it was something that I always wanted to learn. Having that class helped me in my progression as an illustrator and an aspiring comic book artist. The final for that class � a 12-page comic � was my absolute favorite assignment that I have ever had; just a really fun experience and opportunity overall.�

Mody knows a bit about selecting an educational path. �I hold six degrees: an associate�s in arts, wedding planning, accounting, and interior design, along with a bachelor’s in hospitality,� she says. �In addition, I earned a certification in Feng Shui � and I am currently studying for my WELL AP certification to further my knowledge of sustainable and wellness-focused design.

�Now, as I bring together everything I have learned � from hospitality and design to business and sustainability � I am excited to carve out a meaningful path in my career. My ultimate goal is to create impactful, sustainable commercial spaces, especially in the hospitality industry. With my diverse background and passion for design, I hope to make a lasting contribution to the field and build something truly worthy in life.�

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