Mackenzie Batten

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Major: Political Science

Hometown: San Diego, California

Storytelling Group: Women’s Lives


What most excites you about India and Nepal? 

I am excited to experience a culture so different from my own! I know that it will make me more open-minded and a better global citizen. 

What is important to you? 

Fighting for those who are not fairly represented or respected in society—whether it is ethnic/religious minorities, women, LGBTQ+, people who suffer from mental illness, and animals. 

How would you spend your time, if money were no object? 

Traveling the world! And I would still want to go to law school so that I could advocate for those who need to be heard.

What do you want to be better at?  

I would love to be better at striking up a conversation with people whom I do not feel like I have a lot in common. And I think India and Nepal would be a great place to develop that skill!