Jaideep Kakar

India

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Undergraduate: Junior

Major(s): Finance and Economics

Minors(s): Philosophy

Team: Peppa Pig

Languages: Bilingual Proficiency: Hindi, English -- Basic Level Proficiency: German and Punjabi

Hobbies: Video Games, Origami, Watching anime/T.V. Shows/Movies

Why I became a mentor: I became a mentor because I really appreciate IPMP's mission and values. Being an international student myself, I know how hard it can be to adjust to a new environment and I want to help new international students with this process using the knowledge that I have gained through my personal experiences. 

Bio: I am from New Delhi, India and moved to Indianapolis in January of 2021 to attend IUPUI. I am majoring in Finance and Economics and pursuing a minor in Philosophy. I like to stay involved on campus and have served as the Vice-President of the Riverwalk and Townhomes Council, a USG Senator, and the Director of Communications for the Undergraduate Student Government. My short-term dream is to become a Financial/Investment analyst and my long-term dream is to pursue a PhD in Economics and become a professor so that I can do Economic research full-time and have a real world impact on society at large.

Favorite spot on campus: University Library

Favorite thing about IUPUI: My favorite thing about IUPUI is that I get to interact with people from many different backgrounds and cultures.