Meena K Vasudevan

Meena has always been fascinated by world religions, syncretic religious practices, and ways of life that are different from the one she was raised in. She is particularly interested in exploring the ways various societies have organized themselves around religious and cultural differences while striving to create national identities. Meena hopes to create a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her through her travels to Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Alumni Reflections

How did the Bonderman impact your life?

“My Bonderman reminded me of humankind’s shared language of joy, hustle, faith and sorrows. The trip reminded me what humanity means and why this shared language is worth protecting. In this time, one marked by the isolation of a pandemic and global social/political unrest and frankly cruelty—this trip and this experience has reminded me that our shared humanity is worth fighting for.”