The profiles of the 2017 LIME team of Lafayette students who will travel to Madagascar
Class: 2019 Major: Economics and International Affairs. From: Hershey, Pennsylvania Sam is from Hershey, Pennsylvania and is a member of the fencing team, various theater groups, and Arts Society at Lafayette college. While he has never been outside of North America, he’s excited for his first abroad experience to be with Read more…
Class: 2019 Major: Economics / Mathematics. From: Antananarivo, Madagascar Donovan is from Madagascar. He was part of LIME at “Lycee Andohalo” before he came to study at Lafayette. He just applied a year and a half ago, and now, he is very impatient to help the Malagasy students to apply Read more…
Class:2019 Major: Computer Science Second Major: Mathematics From: Tunisia Website: http://gharbi.me/ Coming from Tunisia, a country that employs a French educational system, Wassim understands the struggles that come with applying to a US college. He is a Computer Science and Math double-major of the class of 2019. He is interested in Convolutional Read more…
Class:2018 Major: Biology & Economics From:Arlington, VA Coming from Mali and growing up right outside a cultural hub like Washington, DC, Lysa always had an interest in sharing her culture and learning about others’. This interest also developed with a love for youth mentorship and education, from being involved in Read more…
Class:2018 Major: Environmental Studies, Women and Gender Studies From: Millbrook, NY Emily is studying Environmental Studies and Women and Gender Studies. On campus Emily enjoys her work with the environmental clubs, playing on the rugby team, working with the admissions and alumni offices, and hanging out with her friends. She has been Read more…
Class:2019 Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: Economics From: Orono, Minnesota I am originally from a small town in Minnesota. Something that has always inspired me is traveling and the chance to make a difference in the world. This is what drove me to start volunteering. In high school, I volunteered as an assistant Read more…
Class:2019 Major: Government and Law Minor: Economics From: Hebron, Maine At Lafayette, Chris has worked with America Reads for 3 semesters, helping elementary students get through their math and reading homework. With both of Chris’s parents working in high school education, he has always recognized the importance of a strong high Read more…
Born and raised in Syria, where many children lost their education, Alex believes that education is a right for all people regardless of their gender, race, or circumstance. Over the summer, Alex volunteered as a teacher for Syrian refugee children and developed a passion for teaching and volunteering. Alex loves Read more…
Class:2019 Major: Biology Minor: Spanish From: Kumasi, Ghana Matthew is a Ghanaian currently majoring in Biology at Lafayette College. Though he shares the dream of a medical career, Matthew has always demonstrated a passion for teaching and helping students. Before coming to Lafayette, Matthew took a gap year during which Read more…
Name: Aaron Gabay From: Easton, PA Major: Engineering Studies/Psychology Class of 2018 Although I live in close right next door to Lafayette, I still try and get involved on campus. I am part of the Ultimate Frisbee Team, the Outdoors Club and I even started the Spikeball Club on campus. Read more…