{"id":58489,"date":"2025-09-23T14:30:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/?p=58489"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:34:44","slug":"ishmit-singh-makkar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/ishmit-singh-makkar\/","title":{"rendered":"Ishmit Singh Makkar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Country of Origin: <\/strong>India<br \/>\n<strong>Degree: <\/strong>Master of Science in Finance<\/p>\n<p>As a Sikh student in the U.S., I face challenges related to identity and cultural awareness. Sikhism is often misunderstood, particularly when people misidentify my turban. This issue extends beyond the U.S., as Sikhism, one of the youngest religions, is not widely known. However, I believe education can bridge these gaps. My aim is to share my experience as a Sikh student and promote awareness about our beliefs, including the five articles of faith, such as the turban, which symbolizes equality, humility, and service.<\/p>\n<p>Pursuing my Master of Science in Finance at the University of Utah has been a life-changing experience. The program has deepened my knowledge in investment management, corporate finance, and accounting, while the diverse and inclusive campus has supported my growth. The exposure to a global community has broadened my understanding of how finance intersects with global markets. I hope to inspire other students to embrace their identities, recognizing that our diverse backgrounds enrich the learning environment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Advice to my peers:\u00a0As an Indian student, I recommend visiting the Hindu Temples & Gurudwara in Salt Lake City. Meeting people from your culture can provide valuable insights into how others have navigated their journey here. It\u2019s a great way to gain support, and feel welcomed. The sense of community you find can really help you adjust and feel more at home in a new environment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:right;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Ishmit Singh Makkar\" title=\"ishmit-singh-makkar\" src=\"https:\/\/eccles-wpmedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/programs\/undergraduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ishmit-singh-makkar.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-58490\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 30px; text-align: right;\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30\">\u201cMeeting people from your culture can provide valuable insights into how others have navigated their journey here. 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