The profiles of the 2016 LIME team of Lafayette students who will travel to Madagascar
Major: Economics and Spanish ’17 From: Rumson, NJ I have always had an appreciation for cultures all around the world. Having been raised on the Jersey Shore with a strong Middle Eastern presence in the house, seeing different cultures immersed fascinates me and reminds me of home. My family and I have Read more…
Major: Government & Law and English From: Barkhamsted, CT Before attending college, Will participated in community service in his high school’s National Honors Society program. At Lafayette College, he has tutored GED and ESL students at ProJeCt Easton and volunteered building shelters for two families in a community in El Read more…
Larissa Lopes Major: International Affairs and Economics From: New Jersey/Brazil Class of 2018 Currently, Larissa tutors at local elementary schools through America Reads. Seeing the children grow and become more motivated with each tutor session is something that she sees as inspiring. Working with and helping others has always been Read more…
Major: Economics and International Affairs From: San Francisco, California My name is Olivia and I’m a sophomore. When I’m not in school I’m river rafting, backpacking, and mountain biking as much as I can. I love to travel and experience new cultures, foods, and people. I speak Spanish and I Read more…
Major: Chemical Engineering and International Studies Minor: Spanish From: Easton, PA My name is Hagar Kenawy, and I was born in Alexandria, Egypt. My family and I immigrated to the United States when I was three years old to New York, New York. When I was in fifth grade, we Read more…
Major: B.S. Biology’18 From: Bugesera, Rwanda Before attending Lafayette, Jocelyn founded “The Transformers Youth Club”. Focusing on the needs of less privileged families and genocide survivors, she led the club with various volunteer activities, including HIV/AIDS and Malaria prevention informational sessions, youth drug abuse education, and repairing and rebuilding the Read more…
Name: Mason Keel From: Basking Ridge, NJ Major: BS Biology Class of 2018 Although he was not involved with the community as much as he is now at Lafayette, Mason participated in different community service projects during high school, such as assisting the VNA Rummage Sale in Bedminster, NJ. Since Read more…
Major: Chemical Engineering ‘17 From: Dallas, TX Before attending Lafayette, Barker completed a Fellowship in Senegal, West Africa where his passion for international development came to fruition. He has also lived and worked for organizations that operate in Zambia and Uganda. Fascinated and concerned for the energy portfolios of developing Read more…
Major: Sociology /Anthropology and International Affairs From: Antananarivo, Madagascar She was one of the lucky Malagasy students from Andohalo High school who could participate in LIME. And is now an Excel researcher at Lafayette College. Since she has been at Lafayette, she is involved in many clubs for her to Read more…
Major: International Affairs and Economics ‘18 From: New Hope, PA Austin’s active involvement in the International Students Association at Lafayette College has shown him the merits of supporting international education. He hopes to facilitate this process through his involvement in the LIME program. In preparation for his mentorship, he has Read more…