Fall 2024
Kranthi Brahma Teja Paleti
Graduate, First Year
Accounting
kpaleti@tulane.edu
Hello, future Tulanians! I'm Kranthi Paleti, hailing from India with a background in Accounting. I earned my stripes as a Chartered Accountant and gained experience at PwC and EY before starting on my Master's journey at Tulane. My academic focus merges Accounting with Data Analytics, interacting with new people, and knowing about their business. As an international student, I can understand student concerns and I am here to share my experiences and help in exploring campus or finding your place in the community. I have been here for the past 6 months, and New Orleans is my first destination in the United States. I love traveling, reading, playing cricket. Please reach out. I enjoy talking and meeting new people!! Good luck, everyone! and welcome to Tulane!!
Kunran Zhao
Undergraduate, Junior
Architecture, Real Estate & Economics
kzhao4@tulane.edu
Hi! My name is Kunran. I’m from Shanghai, China. I am an architecture, real estate, and economics triple major. Passionate about art, architecture, urban planning, economics, and so much more, I am determined to utilize my knowledge to tackle the world’s many problems. I’ve been at Tulane for two years, so I am quite familiar with the culture on campus. Speaking of on-campus, I am involved in the philosophy club, fashion club, and the Alpha Rho Chi. pre-professional fraternity. In my spare time, I like to go out, try new restaurants, watch movies, go on an Audubon run, and cook. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding academics, campus resources and culture, or recommendations around New Orleans in general!
Marley Melkamu Assef
Undergraduate, Sophomore
Biochemistry, Pre-Med Track
massefa@tulane.edu
Hi everyone!! I am Marley Assefa, originally from Ethiopia. I am currently a rising sophomore, studying Biochemistry on the Pre-Medical Track. Outside of classes, I am also a Global Ambassador. and the founder and president of the Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association. I love traveling, reading, trying new cuisines, baking, and learning about new cultures. Please reach out if you have any questions. I can’t wait to meet all of you!!
Shivani Patel
Graduate, Second Year
Cell and Molecular Biology
spatel26@tulane.edu
Hi everyone, I am Shivani Patel and I am from India. I am pursuing a master's in Cell and Molecular Biology. This is my second time being an Orientation Leader. It has been around nine months since I have been here. I like to read books. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, and I will surely be able to help or point out the available resources to you all.
Keerthana Swamy
Graduate, First Year
Accounting
kswamy@tulane.edu
Hello and welcome to Tulane! I'm Keerthana Swamy from Bangalore, India. I am a Certified Management Accountant with experience in hedge fund accounting. Currently, I am studying accounting with a specialization in risk analytics. My passions include yoga, wildlife, and traveling. I also enjoy creating handicrafts, playing table tennis, and exploring new cultures and cuisines. I've been at Tulane for 7 months now, and I absolutely love the campus and its vibrant, inclusive community. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, need recommendations, or just want to say hi and know more about Tulane and its resources for international students. I'm excited to help you start this new chapter of your life and make the most of your experience at Tulane!
