Gina Gao

Gina Gao

Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia,
Global Internships in Mumbai with Global Career Center

Introduction

Kia ora! My name is Gina Gao, and I’m in my fourth year of a Global Studies and Music conjoint degree. I was born and raised in Aotearoa, grew up in a culturally diverse family, and have always been passionate about exploring new cultures and languages. I’ve also been a pianist for as long as I can remember, and am beyond thrilled to start my new journey in Mumbai with the PMSA Program. I am so excited to share my view of India with you all!

  • Chaos, Culture, and Curry

    Landing in Mumbai for the first time was like stepping into a completely different world—loud, colourful (with a tint of yellow), and full of life. As a Chinese-Korean-Kiwi who grew up in New Zealand, I was amazed by how seamlessly the city blends so many cultures and traditions. Everywhere I looked, something interesting was happening—streets…Continue…

  • Interning the Indian Way

    How do you know when a place has started to feel like home? Three weeks in and three weeks to go. The more I think about leaving Mumbai, the more I don’t want to leave. There are still so many people who I want to get to know better, and so many things I want…Continue…

  • Mumbai’s Last Moments of Spontaneity 

    Mumbai has a way of pulling you into its whirlwind of adventures, where the unexpected turns into the most unforgettable moments. Of course, I imagine it might feel different if you lived here as a local, but as a tourist and intern working and living here temporarily, that’s exactly how it felt.  New Friendships at…Continue…