Languages Spoken: Bangla and English 

Come Ask Me About: Restaurants on Main Street, music (acapella, composition...), TV show recommendations, honestly anything!

Bio: Rania was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She's a senior transfer student and she's passionate about government, history, and politics. In her spare time, she loves reading, playing instruments, and café hopping in Connecticut! On campus, you can find her studying in Sci Li or getting coffee at Pi. 

Languages Spoken: Spanish and English

Come ask me about: Anything dirt bikes (I love them I was just really tired in the picture), the Miami Heat, or for some pretty funny jokes.

Bio: David, just like the delicious Usdan bananas, is a proud Guatemalan export. He is a College of Social Studies (CSS) major and a big fan of both government and hispanic literature. On campus you can usually find him stunned, staring at the gorgeous fall leaves he's seeing for the first time, playing pick-up and intramural sports, or blasting Eladio Carrion on his way to class. David joined ISAB to ensure that his international peers have as good of an experience as he has had so far. Go Wes!

Languages Spoken: Amharic, English, and Swahili (learning)

Come Ask Me About: Resources on campus, K-dramas/animation movies, adjusting to the Connecticut weather, and anything about candies :)

Bio: Tihitina grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is passionate about healthcare and enjoys spending time with children. In her free time Tihitina likes writing poems, trying new foods and playing the Kirar (a traditional Ethiopian instrument). On campus you can find her sitting on one of the benches around the chapel or somewhere in Exley.

Languages Spoken: English and Hindi

Come Ask Me About: Baking, adjusting to Wesleyan and the US, and curly hair tips :)

Bio: Nirvaan grew up in Hyderabad, India, surrounded by a lot of different cultures and people. Nirvaan is passionate about queer rights, research on queer identity development, and on campus is involved with KDC and Shakti. In his free time, he likes to draw, swim, and send pictures of his dog to anyone who asks.   

Languages Spoken: Romanian, English, and French

Come Ask Me About: Skincare, Eastern European culture, staying organized in college, and time management

Bio: Dragos was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania. In his free time, he likes to start a new language on duolingo even though he didn't finish the lessons for the last one. And he crochets (occasionally). Academically, he is aiming for an Economics major and Data Analysis minor. Also, he falls asleep in Olin, so you'll always see him studying in SciLi or Pi.

Languages Spoken: English 

Come Ask Me About: Art, sports (tennis and basketball specifically), books, dogs, Asian restaurants in Middletown, and anything else that interests you! 

Bio: Mishaa was born in Mumbai, India but grew up in Manila, Philippines. She has also lived in Singapore for a few years and has only gone to international schools her whole life. She is passionate about art and likes to paint and draw in her free time. She also loves reading and playing sports - she has played tennis since she was three and basketball since she was ten. On campus, you can find her getting lunch at Usdan and occasionally studying outside Pi!

Languages Spoken: Kirundi, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and English 

Come Ask Me About: Anything related to music and dance recommendations, movie suggestions(especially science fiction), and animal intelligence

Bio: Holiness was born and raised in Bujumbura, Burundi. She is passionate about cardiac surgery and human rights, and she hopes to be involved in a healthcare career. In her free time, she likes to talk to people, write poetry, and dance (that's how she deals with stress, dancing is the first option and it works really well).

Languages Spoken: English and some Spanish 

Come Ask Me About: I am a big foodie so I love exploring foods from different cultures so if you need food recommendations, I'm your go to guy. Also, I love all genres of music so feel free to ask me for music recommendations. Truly, feel free to ask me about anything, my interest and curiosities are vast.

Bio: Darius is a low-income student from Trinidad and Tobago which is in the Caribbean. He is passionate about giving back to the community and is a part of several volunteer orgs on campus, such as ASHA, Habitat for Humanity, Food Rescue, and the Wesleyan Refugee Project. His hobbies are truly wide, including: theater, dancing, debate, playing sports, and meeting new people.

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, and Spanish 

Come Ask Me About: Come ask me about my hot takes on the best comfort TV shows, or the weirdest food combos I swear by!

Bio: Saheba was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She is a junior double majoring in Neuroscience & Behaviour and Government. She is passionate about the outdoors, dance, and music. In her free time, she loves to go on runs around Long Lane Farm, watch How I Met Your Mother for the 100th time, and create oddly specific Apple music playlists. You can often find her on campus in Pi Cafe getting a matcha or around Exley trying to be productive. 

Languages Spoken: Bangla, English, Hindi, Intermediate French, Elementary Korean

Bio: Sonaly is a rising sophomore, prospectively majoring in Economics and Government (International Relations concentration). She grew up among the bustling streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh. On campus, she is involved in Psi Upsilon Fraternity, International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), Wesleyan Debate Society, ASHA, SOC Fashion Show, International Buddy Program (IBP), and KDC. Outside of school, she loves working as the Communications Intern for OISA to bring you the latest WISE! Her hobbies include crocheting, designing pro bono graphics, collecting trinkets, and listening to songs in an album chronologically. One interesting fact about her is that she can read and write 5 languages and aspires to learn more! 

Languages Spoken: English, Chinese, Spanish (elementary level)

Bio: Joyce is a freshman planning to double major in economics and film studies. She grew up in Shanghai, China. On campus she is involved in student organizations such as The Foster Connection, Marketing Club, and Wesleyan Investment Group. Outside of school she loves volleyball, and created a band with her friends. One interesting fact about her is that she loves mixing and matching single earrings to create new pairs. 

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Come Ask Me About: Traveling, music, food, or anything!

Bio: Suki grew up in Hong Kong and Guangdong, China. She is passionate about art and loves to draw, sing, and go on walks with music in her free time. She also loves exploring different cultures and dreams of becoming a travel influencer. On campus, she is involved with the Mixolydians a cappella group, the debate club, the outing club, and helps coordinate the Cantonese Table (Fri.12:00 @Boger 113).

 

Languages Spoken: Chinese and English

Come Ask Me About: Anything anime-related (JJK is my favorite) or for travel recommendations from my many solo and road trips across different countries

Bio: Lisa was born and raised in Qingdao, China, a beautiful coastal city. She is passionate about making a change in her community and any form of art creation, from photography to playing in her music band back in China. You can also find her doing her badminton training in Freeman Athletic Center every Friday.

 

 

Languages Spoken: Mandarin, English, Japanese (learning), Korean (learning)

Come Ask Me About: Cooking; academic and career resources (accommodations, internships, study abroad); restaurant recommendations across the U.S.; navigating international student life; budgeting for all of the above; and anything else food-related :)

Bio: Shirley grew up in Suzhou, China, a city of classical gardens, canals, and the best Chinese noodles. She has interests in finance, community-building, cross-cultural storytelling, and social impact. On campus, she serves as the DEI Chair for Wesleyan Women in Finance and sits on the Global Engagement Minor Student Advisory Board, where she supports international and globally minded students through mentorship and programming. In her free time, you can find her cooking new recipes, dancing in KDC, or traveling whenever she gets the chance. She is also a dedicated Swiftie and has been slowly bankrupting herself on Broadway tickets and K-pop concerts.