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My name is Misha and I was born in Moscow, Russia. I believe that overcoming the barrier of government deception made me capable of critical thinking and value knowledge. I am thankful for being born there since no other place would make me the person I am today. When I was 16 years old, I moved to the Netherlands to study at an international boarding school, United World College Maastricht. Studying there, I not only got to continue my education abroad but also met people from over 100 countries. I believe that a good education should be interdisciplinary. That made me pursue a liberal arts education. After enrolling into Lewis and Clark, I began to see myself as somebody who is capable of adequately comprehending Russian-American relations. I try my best to inform people of both sides. My experiences from living in the US have enabled me to alter how Russians perceive Americans; conversely, challenge the Russian stereotype in the U.S. I am currently a Studio Art major with a focus in 3D media and film. The intention of my artwork and creations is to spark meaningful conversations that catalyze change. In the future, I aspire to continue creating art and collaborating with others to cultivate knowledge, discussions, and change.
Activities
Art Club
Visual Resources Assistant at Watzek library
Internships at various art institutions
Awards
Art Club
Visual Resources Assistant at Watzek library
Internships at various art institutions