Authored by Bipul Mayank (MEM Candidate, Class of 2021)

It’s hard to believe that it was a year ago on July 26th when I left India to begin my journey at Yale School of the Environment. The memory of my first day in New Haven kindles a sense of joy and accomplishment. After months of preparing my application and anxiously waiting to hear my admissions decision and the status of obtaining a U.S. Visa, I was finally starting a new experience. An experience that has provided me with a remarkable learning opportunity accompanied by the fantastic community.

First Semester: Key Learning Moments

In my first semester, I was embraced by a much welcoming group of young environmentalists coming from extremely diverse backgrounds. The point, however, where…