DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES |
International Student Services |
International Student Advisory Board
The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) brings together Reedies from around the world to share their international experiences.
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CREATE opportunities to interact outside the classroom and dorm environment (we understand how tricky that can be at Reed!). Last year we led weekend off-campus trips, for example, to Dairy Queen, Bubble Tea, Saturday Market and the Bins.
FACILITATE events to share perspectives and engage in Reed-esque Conversations whilst partaking of Coffee and Cookies (our famous C3s). Last year, we organized on-campus discussions of international issues both serious and playful, with topics like Arranged Marriage and "Does your mom do your laundry?"
CELEBRATE international diversity at Reed. Every year, we organize and run Reed's International Festival. This event includes stage performances by Reedies showcasing international music and dance, and food from around the world.
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My name is Vladislav Mankov and I am an international student from Bulgaria. Currently I am a freshman and plan to major in Economics. I have always enjoyed meeting and talking to people coming from different parts of the world and in this way learning interesting facts about the customs and traditions of their culture. Since I want to contribute to the development of the international community in Reed and in the same time to get to know its diversity more closely, I have decided to join the ISAB. |
| Aside from volunteering for the ISAB, I am working as a language resource assistant in the language lab and as a circulation desk worker in the library. In addition, I am proficient in Bulgarian, English and German and exhibit strong interest in international political, historical and economic issues. I also try to keep myself fit by playing practicing different sports such as tennis, volleyball, biking etc. If you have any questions relating to the role and work of the ISAB and the events we organize, feel free to contact me. |
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Camila Medina Mora Hello! My name is Camila and I am from Mexico City and went to High School in the UK. I am a freshman at Reed and a potential Art History major, although it’s not unlikely that I’ll change my mind while I’m here. I love food, photography and Jack Kerouac. My friend Suhai suggested I join ISAB, and I’m so glad I did because I want to make sure international students have the opportunity to meet and share their experiences, as life in a new country can sometimes be a little bit scary. I also love event planning, so that’s a bonus! |
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Alicia Pang Hello there! The name's Alicia. I'm a Chinese Malaysian who lives in Singapore whilst studying abroad in the good old United States of America at our very own Reed College where I am, a Senior Psychology Major! |
| As part of ISAB I do hope to meet all you lovely people, learn new things and foster a deeper appreciation for other cultures and their delights (culinary or not). If you see me around, don't be afraid to engage in the whole awkward small/big talk! |
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Orestis Papaioannou Hey! I'm Orestis and I was born in Cyprus, where I spent my first 21 years. I'm a sophomore at Reed and over my time here I grew to love the Reed community. I'm passionate about food and I enjoy trying new things and having interesting conversations. I believe that it is very important for people to share their cultures and experiences, which is why I chose to be in ISAB. Live long and prosper!
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Suhaibu Yehuza My name is Suhaí and I'm a freshman. I'm from Ghana and grew up mostly on the coasts where I developed a passion for the ocean. I've spent the past few years in the Virgin Islands where I went to high school. I'm in ISAB to learn from and contribute to the wide range of perspectives assembled in the Reed international community and the general community as a whole. I love soccer and avocados. |
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Jason Thu Hey fellas! I am Jason from Burma. I am a junior economics major. I grew up in Burma and spent most of my life there. Made connections with Japanese, Taiwanese, American, and Southeast Asian friends while I was preparing for college, and now expanding my network to other continents as well, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. (I wish I have some friends from Antartica, but unfortunately...) |
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Serving in the ISAB, I have a vision to provide my fellow international students with more opportunities to engage in Reed community, and experience multiculturalism and global citizenship, which I believe to be foundations of one better world. I am interested in calligraphy, classical music, religious thought, and exotic topics (like UFOs!). I also love to talk with you fellas. Feel free to greet me, contact me, or talk to me!! |