Biography Ashwani is a first-year graduate student pursuing an MSE program in Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Born in India, he completed his undergraduate studies from Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, where he served as a student representative. As a member of the ISAB and international student at Penn himself, Ashwani…
Biography Xianglong is a second-year graduate student in the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences program at Penn. Born and raised in Hubei, China, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Sydney in Australia and subsequently came to the United States for graduate school. At Penn, he serves as Co-President of the Quaker…
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Biography Rina is a sophomore at The Wharton School concentrating in Finance and HCMG. Originally from Tokyo, she also grew up in London and Houston. Having navigated different cultures and educational systems, she values the relationships that help unfamiliar places feel like home. Within Penn’s international community, Rina has been involved in Penn Global Mosaic…
Biography Ophelia is a second-year student at the Carey Law School, where she is pursuing her Juris Doctor degree. Having completed her secondary education in the United States, Ophelia has experienced firsthand both the opportunities and challenges of navigating life as an international student. She is excited to draw on those experiences in her work…
Biography Minh is a PhD candidate in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. Her research uses large-scale genetic data to understand how brain tumors in children change over time and how viruses may shape the way these cancers develop. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Minh came to the U.S.…
Biography Lara Elmanzalawi is a junior from Cairo, Egypt, pursuing a BA in Biology and an MSE in Bioengineering, with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology. Moving from Cairo to Philadelphia for college showed her how much effective integration and a welcoming community can matter when adjusting to a new place and country. Lara is involved…
Biography Judy (She/Her/Hers) is a Master’s student in Learning Sciences and Technologies at Penn GSE. She was born and raised in Dalian, China. Before coming to Penn, she earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Forensic Science from Syracuse University, where she became deeply involved in international student leadership and campus life. During her time…
Biography Finbar is an international student from Kenya studying Economics, Data Science, and International Relations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Coming to Penn from Kenya has made him especially interested in how international students navigate new academic, cultural, and social environments. Before Penn, he founded Pathways Africa, an education initiative that mentors high-achieving…
Biography Ashley is a PhD student in the Cell and Molecular Biology program at the Perelman School of Medicine. Originally from Hangzhou, China, she came to the US for college and went on to earn her master’s degree from Penn Engineering. Outside the lab, she is a member of the Penn Chinese Dance Club and…
