Meet the Seniors

From viral posts to Fortune 500 internships, an NYUSHer’s pursuit of clarity, connection, and impact.

After unexpectedly enjoying Microeconomics, Shahama Samsudeen decided to major in Econ and thrived during her study away in Washington, DC and New York. After graduation, she’ll head home to Sri Lanka to work as a consulting analyst at McKinsey & Company.

For his part, Jinran believes technology is never just about innovation; it’s about connection.

From a young age, Lesley Manokore ’25 knew he was a maker. “As a child, I was constantly creating things: cartoon characters, CGI effects, woodwork, literally anything,” he says.

Shauna transformed her passion for music and pop culture into a dynamic academic journey at NYU Shanghai

Xu Ziyun '25 found her passion in environmental studies through her immersive experience in the wild.