Background
France, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Canada
Major
International Relations and Political Science
Year
Senior
Languages
French, English, Wolof, Pulaar
Characteristics
Extroverted, Ambitious, Kind, Open-minded
Involvement
UBC Black Student Union, TPRA Residence Association, Black Muslim Collective, UBC CCEL
Background
Rwanda, Canada
Major
Major: Psychology, Minor: Mathematics
Year
Senior
Languages
French, English, Kinyarwanda
Characteristics
Athletic, Funny, Kind, Extroverted, Hardworking
Involvement
Resident advisor, Dialogue eam lead for AMS Peer Support, Black Caucus, Mental health initiatives
Background
Oman, US
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Year
Senior
Languages
English, Arabic
Characteristics
Funny, Outgoing, Kind, Generous, Patient
Involvement
Islamic Relief Canada Advocacy Coordinator, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights Education Team, Boxing Club, Surfing Club
Background
Iraq, Libya, Canada
Major
International Relations
Year
Senior
Languages
English, Arabic
Characteristics
Extroverted, Athletic, Funny, Organized, Empathetic
Involvement
Marketing Exec for Islamic Relief at UBC
Background
Nigeria, Canada
Major
Bachelor of Kinesiology; Master of Physical Therapy
Year
Graduate, Masters
Languages
English
Characteristics
Funny, honest, supportive, active, conscientious
Involvement
Black Male Initiative, Black Futures, Black Caucus (BSU & AAI), Intramural Soccer, Black Graduate Student Network
Background
Kenya
Major
Economics, Minor: Political Science
Year
Junior
Languages
English and Kiswahili
Characteristics
Organized, Detail-Oriented, Intuitive, Compassionate, Great listener
Involvement
SISU club (female empowerment), Economics students association, UBC trading club, Black Student Union, Origin Church, Acadia Food Hub Volunteer, UBC Cap Volunteer, African Awareness Initiative
Background
Kenya, South Sudan
Major
International Relations
Year
Junior
Languages
English, French, Swahili, Dinka
Characteristics
Outgoing, fun, bookworm, Sitcom Fanatic
Involvement
WUSC, BSU, AAI, Munsa, IRSA, FPAUBC, Christian Union
Background
Kenya
Major
Acting
Year
Freshmen
Languages
English, Swahili, Gikuyu
Characteristics
Charismatic, kind, outgoing, ambitious.
Involvement
UBC film society member. UBC theatre and film actor. International Scholars Initiative member.
Background
Hong Kong, Japan, Canada
Major
Psychology
Year
Senior
Languages
English, Japanese
Characteristics
Athletic, friendly, empathetic, warm
Involvement
UBC fashion club, UBC dance horizons
Background
United Kingdom, Italy, Canada
Major
International Relations
Year
Junior
Languages
Italian, English, French, Spanish, Korean and Japanese
Characteristics
Cheerful, Kind, Dedicated and Easy-going
Involvement
IRSA (International Relations Students Association)
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