Harjot Sidhu of Fargo’s years of work and study at North Dakota State University make it seem like she has always stayed local to the area, but it is quite the contrary. In 2010, Harjot Sidhu of Fargo worked on an internship project in West Bengal, India. She worked with IIT Kharagpur on a project about the effects of climate change on rice crops.
For Harjot Sidhu of Fargo, this project was a big undertaking. She knew that the work would be challenging before she applied for the internship, so she made sure to mentally prepare herself for the work. As an individual who meets challenges head on instead of avoiding them, Harjot Sidhu of Fargo was excited by the difficult work ahead of her.
Working abroad was also an exciting prospect for Harjot Sidhu of Fargo due to the opportunities for traveling and exploring new regions. She was excited to explore India’s vast, beautiful countrysides and historic cities while she was working in West Bengal. As an individual who is always interested in expanding her worldly knowledge, the chance to study abroad was a very fitting opportunity for Harjot Sidhu of Fargo.
Additionally, Harjot Sidhu of Fargo was interested in gaining experience in a different realm of study through the internship. Prior to working with IIT Kharagpur, Harjot Sidhu of Fargo had not worked in the area of climate change effects. However, she quickly developed an interest in the topic and has since expanded her knowledge of the agricultural research field.