Visiting Scholar Testimonials

Thoughts From CARGC Visiting Scholars

"During my visit to CARGC, many of my ideas, developed over a decade of research on postcolonial political economy and communicative authoritarianism in Bangladesh and South Asia, were not only validated but also celebrated—an experience that is rare in the America-centered field of communication studies. CARGC provided a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where I could exchange ideas with other fellows and staff members and receive constructive feedback to refine and advance my research. The scale of CARGC’s activities and engagements, combined with its depth of intellectual and theoretical vision, is remarkably productive and profoundly enriching. It is no surprise that CARGC stands out as one of the best institutions for studying global communication."
– Anis Rahman (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2025)

"I had an enriching stint at CARGC, owing to the formal and informal avenues of learning provided by this space. Stepping away from my routine work and temporarily living the life of a scholar again was an excellent opportunity to focus on my research and developing the ideas further. The interactions with doctoral scholars, postdocs, and faculty members were a great value add! CARGC turned out to be a warm, interdisciplinary space which is incredibly supportive of early career scholars. I certainly look forward to associating with them again in future!"
– Sneha Gore Mehendale (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Fall 2024)

"I am very grateful for my time as a visiting scholar at CARGC that allowed me to share my work with scholars from diverse backgrounds and see how work created in a specific context translates and communicates with audiences that are from other, different contexts. The conversations were rich and I have carried back a renewed sense of purpose. It was also great to have a space to call my own and access to the university facilities so I could get quiet time to work in. The warmth of everyone at CARGC made it very special and I hope I will be back!"
– Samina Mishra (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Fall 2024)

"At CARGC I found a lively, interdisciplinary community, with whom I was able to exchange ideas both through one-on-one meetings and group settings. I got to know leading scholars working on issues of migration and mediation, multimodal research, and more. These exchanges have continued since I left and will hopefully lead to future collaboration with scholars I met during my fellowship. We were truly impressed and benefited from the vibrant research culture that CARGC cultivates."
– Meghanne Barker (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2024)

"With its amazing staff, world-leading researchers, and a great setting, CARGC provided me with the best conditions to spend my visiting position. I ended up getting so much work done despite the frequent (and always welcome!) invitations to chat, hang out, or present my research. It was truly a life-changing experience, and what I learned at CARGC and the new relationships I created there will stay with me for a long time."
– Jean-Christophe Plantin (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2024)

"I had the most productive time working on my joint monograph Desi Queers whilst I was there. It was great to have a working space and immerse myself in the intellectual activities of the centre from attending writing workshops, guest lectures, presenting ongoing work and holding office hours with graduate students. Having access to the university library and the digital resources was helpful. I really want to thank the generosity of the faculty and centre staff during my stay."
– Rohit Dasgupta (Visiting Scholar, Spring 2024)

"As a visiting scholar at CARGC, I had the enriching opportunity to engage in a vibrant intellectual environment, ideal for developing and sharing ideas with colleagues. My time at CARGC allowed me to reflect on my research trajectory, particularly focusing on my work over the past six years on platform labor in Chile. This reflection was instrumental in identifying common patterns across my projects, ultimately leading to the formulation of a book proposal, which I am excited to pursue this year."
– Arturo Arriagada (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2024)

"My time at CARGC provided wonderful, stimulating encounters with scholars across disciplines. The Turning Points symposium was one of the most invigorating, even thrilling, media conversations I have been part of, particularly for the genuinely global diversity of speakers, the vibrant themes, and the expansive curation of it all. I enjoyed talking about and showing my work in this environment as much as I enjoyed the luxury of listening to others. And all of this intellectual excitement managed to have a cosy conviviality, thanks to the warmth and kindness of everyone at CARGC. Cannot wait to return!"
– Paromita Vohra (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Fall 2023)

"During my visit to CARGC, I was reminded once again why I love what I do, co-creating knowledge with communities. I found the community of scholars at the center to be very collegial, open and generous with their approach to intellectual inquiry. Interacting with the scholarly community here was intellectually stimulating and personally fulfilling. The relationships I built with scholars at CARGC have had and continue to have a tremendous impact on my career."
– Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2023)

"During my fellowship at CARGC, I had the chance to connect with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and doctoral students on several occasions. Whether it was during my own presentation or in one-on-one meetings, I appreciated the intellectually engaging environment that CARGC offers. The professional and friendly atmosphere of  CARGC makes it an excellent place for sharing ideas and learning from a community of brilliant thinkers."
– Bilge Yesil (CARGC Visiting Scholar, Spring 2023)