Mishti Mookherjee ’27
Senior Admission Fellow
Hometown: Bengaluru, India
Majors: Economics & Political Science
Campus Involvements: John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Chidsey Program for Leadership Development, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI), Students for Inclusive Academics at Davidson (SIAD)
Fluent In: Hindi
"Choosing a college from across the world meant making a vital decision about a place I had never visited. Throughout that process, Davidson provided a level of personalized care and honest guidance that gave me the confidence to make my choice. That initial experience has proven to be a true reflection of the institution as a whole. Whether through classroom conversations, mentorship from professors, or daily interactions across campus, this same genuine attention shapes our entire Davidson community. It provided an environment where I felt valued and supported even before the moment I arrived."
Favorite Class
International Political Economy with Prof. Britta Crandall. This class straddled both my majors and broke down many of the developments and concepts we see on the news today, equipping me with the tools to critically approach them myself.
Fun Fact
I have never lived in a place longer than 4 years!
The longest place I’ve lived has been Islamabad, Pakistan.