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Indian graduates pioneer support for international students at CSUF
Keshav Daga and Kavil Jain's leadership extended to the Associated Students Inc. board, where they represented over 6,000 students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
CSUF students Keshav Daga, left, and Kavil Jain / Image- CSUF News
Two Indian students from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) have turned their initial challenges as international students into a legacy of support and inclusion for incoming international students through a number of initiatives.
Keshav Daga and Kavil Jain, initially struggled with the challenges of adapting to a new country as freshers. “We were quite nervous because we had never been outside India,” Daga said. They turned to LinkedIn to connect with CSUF alumni, who guided them through the application process and helped them acclimate to university life.
Motivated by the support they received, the duo launched a pre-arrival Zoom session to assist prospective international students. Supported by CSUF’s International Students and Scholars office, this initiative has grown into a semesterly event, drawing dozens of participants.
In addition, Daga and Jain revitalized the International Friendship Club, fostering a sense of community through social and networking events. They also co-founded the Hindu Yuva club, which hosted a Holi festival attended by over 200 participants, earning the club CSUF’s Emerging Organization Award.
Their leadership extended to the Associated Students Inc. board, where they represented over 6,000 students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “Meeting university leaders like President Ronald S. Rochon and advocating for student needs has been one of the best parts of our journey,” Daga said.
The pair’s efforts included securing free Coursera access for students and organizing an alumni mixer to connect current international students with graduates. “International alumni understand the struggles we face and can guide us,” Jain noted.
Daga and Jain hope their contributions will inspire others. “Being elected to the board of directors shows international students can achieve any position on campus with determination,” Daga said.
The two will graduate this month, leaving a legacy of support and inclusion for future CSUF international students.
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