Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, and French

Come ask me about: Restaurants and food recommendations in the Middletown area, cheesy British TV dramas, adjustments to new school curriculums, good study music, and anything else in between. 

Bio: I grew up in Hong Kong, Thailand, England, Switzerland and most recently, Dubai. Despite being an American by nationality, I had never lived in the United States (in so far as being old enough to remember it) before coming to Wes, and I identify heavily with many of the components of culture shock that one can face when moving to a completely new country and a small community like Wesleyan. On campus, you can find me working in the Admissions Office, getting coffee anywhere that it is offered, and showing my friends photos of my cats.

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 sophomore 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 still undecided on his major but is 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: 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: English and Vietnamese

Come Ask Me About: Book recommendations, academic resources, adapting to Middletown weather or Asian food!

Bio: Anh was born in Hanoi, Vietnam but has spent most of her life living abroad in Malaysia and briefly in the United States. She is passionate about education inequality and has been a volunteer teacher since 4th grade. Anh enjoys trying any and all Usdan desserts, being outdoors, and sending animal pictures to her brothers. She hopes to support other international students to feel as welcome at Wes as she does.  

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, and Tamil

Come Ask Me About: Harry Potter lore, skincare, summer programs at Wesleyan, chai making, and running an affinity club. 

Bio: Mallika grew up in South India and Minnesota, having lived both internationally and domestically. She currently majors in Government and Latin American Studies, and is minoring in Data Analysis. She is passionate about social justice advocacy as well as contributing to an inclusive and strengthened South Asian community on campus. In her free time, she likes to play Minecraft, relax with her orange cat on campus, and go to estate sales. 

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

Languages Spoken: Mongolian, English, and German (intermediate) 

Come Ask Me About: International politics, skincare, Greek mythology, fashion, anime, and Sally Rooney novels

Bio: Tamiraa Sanjaajav was born in Berlin, Germany. She lived most of her life in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Tamiraa is passionate about creating deep meaningful connections, history, and diversity. She enjoys singing, dancing, and taking walks at any time of the day.

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 and Chinese

Come Ask Me About: Music, movies, volleyball, coffee, and solo travel tips

Bio: Siyu was born in Beijing, China. She is passionate about finding good food all around campus. You can often find her at Espwesso or in the basement of Fisk doing homework. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with friends, watching movies and traveling. 

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 sophomore 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.