Asif Rahma (B.S. '06) will intern as an e-diplomat in India as part of the U.S. State Department's Virtual Student Foreign Service program.

M.B.A. student Asif Rahma (B.S. '06) is adding a new position to his resume: U.S. State Department e-diplomat.

As one of only 107 students accepted into the prestigious Virtual Student Foreign Service, he will work with the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India, and other U.S. diplomats in that country to create and implement communications through new media tools such as blogs, forums, and other digital vehicles.

"This internship gives me insight into other cultures and connects me to people of different socio-economic backgrounds," said Rahma. "As an international business major, I am developing a deeper understanding of the ever-changing world and the role of the Internet, which has helped to significantly bridge gaps between nations.

"I have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the challenges that foreign service officers face while they are abroad. It is great to be able to lend a hand from all the way across the world."

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