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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 Neural Networks and Human-Computer Interaction and is eager to teach and help students. Before coming to Lafayette, Wassim was part of the Competitive College Club at AMIDEast. 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 student initiatives with the Arlington County School Board and with her local community center. At Lafayette, Lysa serves as a team leader and MOSAIC program 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 very involved with the community outreach organization- volunteering at the senior center, county jail, and community center. She loves languages and studied French since middle 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 coach of a special hockey team. At Lafayette, I volunteer weekly at Third Street Alliance in Easton as a STEM tutor and program coordinator. I 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 school base going into college. Other interests are politics, golfing, skiing, and the New England Patriots, best football team there is!

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 to go on adventures and has backpacked through Europe this past summer. He is very passionate about traveling, meeting new people, and trying new foods. 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 he taught at an SAT Test Prep in his home city, helping students in preparing to ace the SAT and applying to US colleges.  Matthew 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. I love to travel, but have not been to the continent of Africa yet, so I am excited to visit for the first time. Going Read more…

Class: 2018 From: Cairo, Egypt. Major: Chemical Engineering I am born and raised in the big city of Cairo where I attended a British Catholic school for 14 years. In a school run by nuns, dancing, painting, knitting and languages were what life is all about. At the age of four, I had to learn two languages besides Arabic, my native language. Up until middle school, everything about school and its strict rules made me Read more…

Class: 2018 Major: Government and Law Major Minor: English From: Bowie, Maryland Before attending Lafayette, Karla served as the only student board member on her county’s education coalition, which aimed to enhance the quality of education in the local area. She also served as a junior mentor for younger girls. At Lafayette, Karla serves as an editor for the school’s social justice blog and also became a member of the Alternative School Break organization. Through Read more…