Rhea Bhattacharjee

What’ve you enjoyed most about your area of study? Was there a particular discovery, new skill or way of thinking, or insight that you found especially valuable? Please share an example from your favorite class or experience.

I’ve enjoyed looking at things from different perspectives. It was very cool to learn about other cultures and places and change my own view in the process. Going to France last summer through the MISTI program was probably my favorite experience!

How does the knowledge from this field, or your interest in it, combine with your other major or minor studies at MIT?

Studying French and history has definitely made me think more critically about what I am doing in my technical studies and made me more aware of the impacts of my actions.

An MIT education includes study in the scientific, technical, social science, arts, and humanities fields. How do you think that wide range of knowledge and perspectives will be valuable to you – for your career success and for your enjoyment of life?

I think the most helpful skill I learned was communication over a variety of domains, from argumentative essays to technical reports.

What are your plans for the future?

Still up in the air, deciding between grad school and industry.