Nadia Snegirev

Nadia Snegirev

Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Reimagining India with IndoGenius

Introduction

Kia ora, I’m a current BSc(Hons) student at the University of Auckland and I am interested in all things science communication and policy at both the global and local scales.

I’m really looking forward to connecting with people from across range of backgrounds in India, and getting a glimpse into understanding the unique cultural landscape which shapes India’s Science policy and industries. Overall, I’m really excited to be involved in such an immersive experience and make some lifelong friends and connections.

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    For many of us, the clothes we wear each morning is an unconscious decision. Shopping for clothing is about finding something which grabs your interest and looks nice on you. Even if you have gone about consciously thinking about your own style, thinking about all the different aesthetics out there, you probably haven’t thought that…Continue…

  • Pokemon Go-ing to India

    An unexpected travel companion to this trip was the revival of my Pokemon Go account.For the uninitiated, Pokémon Go is a mobile app game centered on exploring your local area to find Pokemon, collect items to support your Pokemon and battle other Pokemon as traditional for the franchise. Each player who joins chooses a team,…Continue…

  • The Natural Beauty of India

    Growing up in New Zealand really cemented my passion for nature and the environment. Never really being too far from nature, even in our biggest cities where trees decorate our pavements and the abundance of parks. My instinctual reaction to a new place is to look around and up – looking for green in the…Continue…