Hello! My name is Rishika Kokje, and I am part of the 2025 Haller Global Fellowship Program! I am from the Philadelphia area (Go Birds!). I will be a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh this fall as an incoming business student. My intended major of study is Global Management, with the plan to double major in Finance, and hopefully dabble in Sports Management. Some facts about me are that I am a golfer, a rugby player, and a vocalist. I am passionate about being involved in my community- my favorite organization to work with is The Mann Center- and I plan to continue being involved throughout college. I hope to make the most of my opportunities here at Pitt! 

I chose to participate in the Haller Program, with the second half of my duration being in Ireland, because of the enriching opportunity to connect with fellow incoming freshmen, work with local businesses in Ireland, and gain a cultivating cultural experience outside of my own. As a person who loves to travel, what appealed to me about this program was that I get to engage with the local community and delve deep into Ireland’s history. What I am most looking forward to throughout this program is being able to implement the course of study- Managing Business in Complex Environments- outside of the classroom. I am excited to meet new people, engage with business professionals, and experience a whole different side to Ireland.