2024 MPhil Greek and Latin Languages and Literature Hi, I’m Debi! I have been lucky enough to call Balliol my home for the past six years, reading for a BA in Classics and Sanskrit, and a MPhil in Classics. I was the undergraduate Classics society president from 2022-3, and I have been the MCR Ethnic Minorities Officer for the past year – it has been a privilege to be able to give back to the community over these years. I have also worked as an Outreach Ambassador and it has been lovely to see the undergraduate community continue to flourish, especially seeing a growing interest in Classics as it becomes a more accessible subject. I am a keen dancer, and I have been training in the Indian classical form, Bharatanatyam, since I was a child. It is with this interest in the expression of Indian classical arts among the South Asian diaspora that I hope to explore America, learning more about how communities continue to hold onto their heritage in the current political climate. I’m excited to meet people from all backgrounds, and am immensely grateful for the opportunity provided by the Pathfinders award!