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Armaan Harinder Arora

Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi
Major: Psychology and Philosophy
Why did you choose Fresno State?
It is relatively affordable and offers strong programs in psychology and philosophy.
The city is not too noisy, yet close to other big, cool ones.
What’s the best thing about Fresno State?
The library (specifically, its lower level), because it has almost every book I could
want
What are your favorite campus activities?
Hanging out with my friends and faculty in the philosophy department meeting room,
going to the dining hall with my friends, attending talks and conferences whenever
relevant ones come up
What are your favorite local activities?
Going to libraries, coffee houses and restaurants with friends.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Fresno, California?
Visiting Old Town Clovis with friends because it is pretty and has ‘A Book Barn’ :)
What are your plans after you graduate?
To get into a good grad or PhD program in Psychology and/or Indology.
Advice for new students?
It’s SUPPOSED to be hard!
Keep doing small, uncomfortable things here and there.
You WILL reach a flow state if you keep your head straight ;)