Our Undergraduate International Ambassadors are all current Chapman students who came here from another county. They are happy to answer any of your questions and share their Chapman experience with you. Feel free to contact any of them directly.
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Nasser Aljasser '21
Major: Software Engineering
Country of citizenship: Saudi Arabia
Countries lived: United States, Saudi Arabia
Organizations/activities: Student worker at the IS&T Desk.
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Don't be afraid to ask for help and know that upperclassmen make the best friends/mentors. Lastly work hard but still have fun!
Sasha Bratishka
Giulia Chen
Major: Strategic and Corporate Communication
Countries of citizenship: Italy
Countries lived: Italy, United States
Organizations/activities: UN Association Club, Italian Club, CU Toastmasters, InterVarsity Christian Club, UNISEF, Camp Kesem
Tips for students coming to Chapman: I hope you can make Chapman your home, that you will find the support you are seeking and at the same time allow yourself to experience challenge. Trust the unknown, even when it is uncomfortable. Growth occurs at the intersection of challenge and support.
Yingying (Yuki) Chen '22
Major: Data Analytics
Country of citizenship: China
Countries lived: China
Organizations/activities: Chinese Student Association, Chapman Rotaract
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Have an open mind and be ready to try new things.
Claudia De La Macorra
Major: Strategic and Corporate Communication with Sociology and Entrepreneurship minors
Country of citizenship: Mexico
Rikke Holand ‘20
Kira Holden
Major: Public Relations and Advertising Major
Country of citizenship: Australia
Organizations/activities: Strong Girls Club and UNICEF
Miri Inoue
Major: Strategic and Corporate Communication
Countries lived: Japan, Australia
Organizations/activities: Women's Tennis Team
Tips for students coming to Chapman: There are a lot of opportunities to make friends and be involved in the community of Chapman. Don't miss the chance to make friends and always try new things!
Tim Kozhevnikov
Major: Business Administration (Finance and Marketing emphasis) with Italian minor
Country of citizenship: Russia
Ziyu (Arina) Liu
Isabelle Lui
Major: Film Production
Country of citizenship: China
Countries lived: China
Organizations/activities: Chinese Students Association, Nikkei Student Union, Badminton Club, InterVarsity
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Do not worry about campus life! Chapman offers a lot of fun activities during the weekdays and on weekends and a lot of the clubs are very welcoming. Try to put yourself out there and be ready to try new things or to expand your interests.
Phat Luong '20
Major: Business Administration (Marketing emphasis)
Country of citizenship: Vietnam
Countries lived: Vietnam
Organizations/activities: Asian Pacific Student Association
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Learn, improve and enjoy your university life.
Katherine Luz Fontan
Major: Business Administration (emphasis in Finance) with minor in Computer Science
Country of citizenship: Brazil
Carolina Melchior
Hana Murayama
Major: Graphic Design
Countries lived: Japan
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Don't hesitate to ask for help!
Vy (Ivy) Nguyen '22
Major: Business Administration
Country of citizenship: Vietnam
Countries lived: Vietnam
Organizations/activities: Photography Club, Vietnamese Student Association, Asian Pacific Student Association
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Try and make as many friends as you can. Be involved as much as you can by joining clubs and activities. As a spring admit, it was difficult at first to have friends but you have to try and get out of your safe zone and socialize.
Ishani Patel '22
Major: Business Administration
Countries of citizenship: Kenya and United Kingdom
Countries lived: Kenya
Organizations/activities: DECA, Student Government Association (SGA), Toastmasters
Tips for students coming to Chapman: If you are stuck, ask for help. Chances are there will be someone who knows the answer. Be friendly, be kind and be genuine.
Melina Poulson
Major: Psychology
Countries lived: Argentina, Brazil, U.S, Singapore, Netherlands
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Relax! College is a big deal, but once you get involved on campus and you understand how classes and everyday life works around here, you'll have the best time.
Elissa Shorokhova
Major: Undeclared
Country lived: China, Russia, Spain
Organizations/activities: EDM Club
Tips for Students Coming to Chapman: Do not be afraid to get as involved as possible and take advantage of all of the events that are happening in Chapman.
Andreas Ter-Borch '20
Major: Sociology
Country of citizenship: Denmark
Countries lived in: United States, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Be proud of where you come from! American students will find you way more interesting than they find the average student.
Ria Thakurani '20
Major: Biological Sciences
Country of citizenship: Jamaica
Countries lived: Jamaica
Organizations/activities: Delta Gamma Fraternity, Pre-Dental Society, Tour Guide - Office of Admission
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Be open-minded and willing to try new things. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone or ask for help should you ever need any! There are tons of people at Chapman willing to go the extra mile for you! Above all, pack light.
Anoushka Todd
Major: Undeclared
Countries lived: France, England
Organizations/activities: Outdoor club, Mission E, Yoga Bar, United Nations America, martial arts, beach volleyball Club, Snowclub
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Don't force anything! Everything takes time. Keep being yourself and do what you enjoy doing. This way you will meet people like you.
Punnawat Vitoorapakorn
Major: Public Relations and Advertising
Country of citizenship: Thailand
Countries lived: Thailand
Jane Yang
Chelsea Zhao '22
Major: Chemistry
Country of citizenship: China
Countries lived: China
Organizations/activities: American Chemical Society, Schmid College Student Leadership Council
Tips for students coming to Chapman: Reach out to professors, be active in classes and clubs and organizations. Be yourself!
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