Eni Ogunbayo
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
May 2026
Where are you from? Nigeria
Where have you traveled to? The top two places I've been to are Italy and Dubai and I would love to visit again!
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? I’m becoming an iOL because I understand how hard it can be navigating the college experience and a new country in general, and I would love to be a helping hand and a support system to any and everyone who might need it.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I’m looking forward to being a senior although it’s a bittersweet experience, it’s a reminder of how far God has brought me.
Pauline Suomela
Master of Education
Class of 2026
Where are you from? I am from Sweden
Where have you traveled? I have traveled to various countries in Europe (Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey). I have also been to Tunisia and Brazil. I have also traveled to 20 states in the United States. I really enjoyed my trip to Brazil, so I would love to go back one day. I am also very interested in exploring more of South America, especially visiting Peru.
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? As an international student myself, I found orientation days to be very helpful. I also understand how overwhelming it can be to adjust to so many new changes, and I want to help new students through this transition. I have a strong interest in languages and cultures, so I am excited to learn from the new students as well.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I am excited to meet new students and to get back into routines on campus!
Sreshtha Chatterjee
Psychology
Class of 2027
Where are you from? I am from India
Where have you traveled to? I have had the opportunity to visit New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Miami.
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? To meet and learn from international students from all around the world. I am eager to learn about their diverse cultures and offer them my knowledge as an international student myself.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I am excited to explore Bridgewater State University in new and different ways both academically and through work opportunities.
Grace Sohn
Computer Science, May 2028
Where are you from? I'm from South Korea.
Where have you traveled? I was born in Korea, but I grew up in living in different places. I've lived in Japan, Ghana, and Kenya until I came to the States for college. For traveling and visiting my families, I've been to Germany, Madagascar, and Philippines. I loved my experience in Kenya and do recommend people to make a visit one day!
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? As an international student, I've also been at the place where I was new to everything. There definitely was excitement but a lot of anxiety as well, being by myself. I believe there are some people like me, and I want to help them as they adjust into the new environment, language, and culture that they haven't experienced before.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I'm excited for the new students and faculty I will meet. I'm always excited to opportunities to learn new things and also share my experience with others.