Dialogue of Civilizations Applications Open on November 15th!

Mariel Natanawan

I'm currently a 4th year student at Northeastern University pursuing a double major in International Affairs and Economics and a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. This Spring I'll be living in Shanghai and studying at East China Normal University. Ever since I completed my first dialogue visiting social enterprises across India, I have been inspired to experience life around the world and travel to new places. China is a country of many superlatives and holds an incredibly important role on the world-stage. I am excited to learn more about how history has shaped China into the country it is and how their rapid growth has impacted the daily lives of Chinese citizens. I also look forward to practicing my Chinese and finding the perfect dumpling. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, cooking, biking, and taking photos. A fun fact about myself is that this January I'm WWOOF'ing (volunteering as a farm-hand) at a mango farm in Oahu, Hawaii.