International Students and Scholars Office

Pronouns: She/Her
Home city/country: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Languages spoken/learning: English, Mandarin, Spanish
Major: Business
Minor: Legal Studies
Class year: 2028

Hi everyone! My name is Chia-Yu, and I am a sophomore at Brandeis studying Business and Legal Studies. In my free time,  I enjoy listenting to music and reading. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about life at Brandeis, and I cannot wait to meet you all!

Pronouns: He/Him
Home city/country: Ghana
Languages spoken/learning: English, French, Twi
Major: Computer Science
Class year: 2026

Hi! I’m a senior from Ghana majoring in Computer Science. When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me at the game center playing Call of Duty or in my room binge-watching comedy series on Netflix. I’m a good listener and always happy to support others in any way I can. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and sharing my experiences as an international student.

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City and Country: Kumasi, Ghana
Languages Spoken/Learning: English, Arabic, Hausa
Major: Computer Biology and Neuroscience
Class Year: 2028

Hi everyone! My name is Hafsah, and I was born and raised in Kumasi, Ghana. I'm a rising sophomore double majoring in Biology and Neuroscience. I love listening to Quran recitations, cooking, and spending time at one of my favorite spots on campus — the MSA. I'm so excited to meet you all and can’t wait to help you feel at home here. I hope you grow to love Brandeis as much as I do!

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City/Country: Shanghai, China
Languages Spoken/Learning: English and Chinese/learning Cantonese and Spanish
Major: Psychology and Mathematics
Minor: Computer Science
Class Year: 2026

Welcome to Brandeis! I am so glad to be the irep this year and would love to answer any questions you might have, feel free to email me at any time. I am from Shanghai, China, and I am majoring in Psychology and Mathematics. I am also minoring in Computer Science. My hobbies are cooking and music, my favorite food from home would be the hairy crabs. Recently I just got interested in animes so I speak a tiny little bit of Japanese as well!

Pronouns: She/her
Home City/Country: Singapore
Languages Spoken/Learning: English, Korean, Chinese
Class Year: 2028
 
Hi everyone! My name is Joy Park, and I am a rising sophomore and am considering double majoring in applied mathematics and economics. I am Korean but was raised in Singapore. I love binge watching tv shows, eating food, and splurging on blind boxes!

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City and Country: China
Languages Spoken/Learning: English/ Chinese/ German (learning)
Major: Economics/Business
Class Year: 2028

I’m Leanna, and I’m all about Econ/Theatre/Good Food around campus. If you ever need advice or just want to chat, I’m happy to help!

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City and Country: Shanghai, China
Languages Spoken/Learning: English, Chinese, Japanese
Major: Biology
Minor: Environmental Studies
Class Year: 2027

Hey class of 2029, welcome to Brandeis! My name is Lemon, and I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. I am a rising junior enthusiastic about animals and all things nature. Outside of class, I like touching grass, hiking with friends and exploring the suburbs of Greater Boston. I also enjoy console games, anime, music and playing piano. I love making new friends, so don't hesitate to reach out and chat anytime! I hope you all have a great time here!

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City and Country: Singapore and Shanghai, China
Languages Spoken/Learning: English, Chinese, Japanese (Learning!)
Major: Computer Science and Biophysics
Class Year: 2028

Hey everyone! My name is Lin Han and I’m a rising sophomore majoring in computer science and biophysics. I was born and raised in Singapore until I was 8, then moved to Shanghai, China. Coming to Brandeis is the first time I’ve ever lived far from home, and it’s definitely a rewarding and fun experience. In my free time, I love doing photography, playing games, listening to all kinds of music, and going to the nearby arcade! I’m super excited to meet you guys, and feel free to reach out about anything :).

Pronouns: She/Her
Home City and Country: Galapagos, Ecuador
Languages Spoken/Learning: English, Spanish
Major: CS/Business
Class Year: 2028

My name is Nayeli, but you can call me Naye. I am an international student from Ecuador but I also studied in Singapore and now I'm here in the US. I love traveling and learning stories from different people, people like you all. I am a big salsa and bubble tea lover so if you like any of those, I'm down to anything! I can't wait to meet you all in August!