Citizenship: Republic of Georgia and United States
My name is Luka and I am a Georgian-American living in upstate New York for about 17 years now. The two places I call home are upstate New York, where I currently live with my family, and Tbilisi, Georgia, the place I was born and love with all my heart. Before coming to Columbia, I studied Global and International Studies at Bard College with a focus on Eurasia and the post-Soviet sphere. My plans for my year with Global Thought are to further broaden my mind and my thinking, challenge my biases, and surround myself with new people and opportunities for growth. My biggest career aspiration would be to work either in Georgia or for Georgia from abroad. I would love to give back to Georgia, as my biggest sense of worth and love comes from my Georgian identity. I hope I can achieve great things in the coming year.