Lais Guirra Silva
Psychology
Class of 2024
Where are you from? Brazil
Where have you traveled to? I traveled to Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, and around the United States like Las Vegas, Ohio, Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Where in the world do you most want to visit and why? I want to visit Greece because of the history and the beaches!
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? I love to know new cultures and talk about mine. I love to connect with people and being able to help students in a situation that I've been in before.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I'm excited to be in classes focused on my major and to connect with professors that I admire.
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Michael Sweeney
Communication Studies & Psychology
Class of 2022
Where are you from? Kingston, MA
Where have you traveled to? Mexico and The Bahamas
Where in the world do you most want to visit and why? I would like to visit Japan the most. I find Japanese culture to be absolutely fascinating, and I think it's a beautiful looking country. Cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto I'd find absolutely breathtaking in-person. Other places I would love to visit would be South Korea, China, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece.
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? I became an International Orientation Leader because I love to make new friends and helping people adapt to a new environment. By joining a few culture clubs on campus, I've met more international students, and have increased my interest in learning about other cultures. I also have friends who've worked with or have made friends with many of the international students and say that it's a wonderful experience. I'd love to help people adjust to the campus life, and I also believe that I'll learn a lot along the way.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I'm most excited to meet new people from all over the world. I'm also excited to start my classes. I'm taking Korean, which is my first ever language class on campus. I'd love to learn a new language, so I'm excited!
Nolan Carreiro
BS in Health Science - concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
Class of 2025
Where are you from? New Bedford, MA
Where have you traveled to? I have been to 45 out of the 50 states and have traveled abroad to Canada, England, France, Morrocco, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Turkey.
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? It's something I'm very passionate about. There's a great amount of joy and satisfaction that I get of having the great opportunity to help people from many different countries. I love building connections and making life long friends in the process.
What are you most excited about for this new semester? Probably the season of fall with the cool crisp air and watching the Patriots on Sunday. It's my favorite time of the year.
Jonathan Opio
Computer Science
Class of 2023
Where are you from? Uganda.
Where have you traveled to? I have travelled to all major continents but South America and Australia.
Where in the world do you most want to visit and why? I would love to travel to Portugal because I love the culture and I speak the language!
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? I loved the reception I received from the international community at BSU and wanted to pay it forward!
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I will be halfway done with my Master's program and will also be a Graduate Assistant. Looking forward!
Cloey Murphy
Biology
Class of 2025
Where are you from? Franklin, Massachusetts
Where have you traveled to? I have been to 23 out of the 50 United States
Where in the world do you most want to visit and why?I would love to go anywhere outside of the US, but I want to go to Japan first to see where some of my family grew up in Kawasaki.
Why did you become an International Orientation Leader? I heard of the position from ISSS because I was already helping out as their student office assistant and I thought it would give me a better chance at meeting international students and making new friends. I was right! I loved every minute!
What are you most excited about for this new semester? I am most excited to make time for my friends and make lifelong connections, but I am also excited to finally find what my passions are for my future career.
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.