Student profiles
Nicole Bucyana '08
Country: Rwanda
Major: International Relations
Activities: Wheaton Admissions Ambassador; Member of the Multicultural Admission Committee; Black Student Association
Future Plans: Study abroad in London, Africa and Australia
Quote: "I felt part of the Wheaton community as soon as I got here. I have learned to become more patient since people here have had different experiences. We learn from each other."
Pablo Flores '07
Country: Honduras
Major: Economics and International Relations
Activities: Member of the Programming Council; French Club; International Students Association; Assistant in The Center for Global Education
Future Plans: Study abroad in Australia this year, study abroad in France or Africa next year, graduate school after Wheaton
Quote: "After coming to Wheaton, I have a new appreciation for my country and its culture. I have met people from different cultures here. Other people's interests in my culture and background have enriched their knowledge and awareness of a world outside their country/state. Wheaton is also a good fit because of its size. It has allowed me to overcome my shyness. I am more confident talking in the classroom about my personal thoughts and beliefs and that is something I couldn't have done if I stayed back home."
Shuangshuang Fu '05
Country: China
Major: Economics
Activities: President of the International Students Association; Admission Intern
Future Plans: Work in New York City for one year, then attend graduate school in communications
Quote: "I was excited to be at Wheaton because I was one of the only students from mainland China. Everyone was different from me, but this helped me to get more out of Wheaton since I learned more from others. Being different, however, brings with it a lot of responsibility, as this is the only way people learn about my culture. It made me feel special, but at the same time gave me the chance to look at things from a new perspective."
Tenzing Norzom '05
Country: Nepal
Major: Asian Studies, concentration in Asian Art History
Activities: President of the Asian Student Association; Member of the International Students Association; Research Assistant: religious monuments in Nepal; Campus Computer Center assistant.
Quote: "Wheaton inspired me to be proud of who I am and to make a difference in people's lives. I am grateful for the friends that I have made at Wheaton; without them this four year journey would not have been possible!"
Nkululeko Phakela '06
Country: Lesotho
Major: Computer Science and Biochemistry
Activities: Member of the International Students Association; Geographic Systems Lab Monitor; Genomics Research
Future Plans: Graduate School
Quote: "While at Wheaton College, I have grown and bring a different perspective to class with certain issues. Wheaton has nurtured me to interact and create strong relationships with professors."
Phuentsho Wangmo '08
Country: Bhutan
Major: Biochemistry
Activities: Member of the International Students Association; Asian-American Coalition; Education Department assistant
Quote: "Wheaton has given me freedom of speech. I feel like I know myself better here. This includes ups and downs, but these experiences always help me grow. The people at Wheaton are fabulous."