Meman Diaby

Côte d'Ivoire

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Graduate: Master's (2nd Year)

Major(s): Health Economics

Team: Tesla 

Languages: French and English 

Hobbies: Listening to music, Football (soccer), movies, traveling and meeting new people, philanthropy, reading research papers, listening to podcasts about economics, health, DIE (diversity, inclusion, and equity), social sciences, and learning about cultures, religions, and countries.

Why I became a mentor: I decided to become a mentor because I'm dedicated to helping new students reach their goals by introducing them to the resources available on campus, assisting them with adapting to American culture, facilitating networking opportunities, and ensuring a positive experience during their time in the United States. Additionally, I'm enthusiastic about learning about different cultures, languages, and traditions while sharing my own country's culture, as I deeply appreciate diversity.

Bio: My name is Meman and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Health Economics at IUPUI. I come from Côte d'Ivoire and have a great appreciation for diverse cultures, philanthropy, traveling, music, and social science research. During my time at IUPUI, I have had the chance to work on campus and participate in various student associations, and this has allowed me to learn new things, meet amazing people, and be fully immersed in campus life.

Favorite Place On Campus: The University Library is amazing. It's a great place to study, has free books for class, and plenty of computers with various software. As a grad student, I have a personal carrel for studying and storage.

Favorite thing about IUPUI: IUPUI is great because there are numerous student associations throughout the campus. These organizations allow me to expand my knowledge and interact with individuals who have different visions than I do.