Class of 2018 Penn World Scholars
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Name: Christelle Nayandi Country: Rwanda Academic areas of interest: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Activities and Interests: I am Rwandan traditional dancer. I like swimming, tutoring, and reading.
Future Plans: For now I am thinking of engaging myself in the manufacturing of affordable nanoscale based medical devices. I might also engage myself in the petroleum industry. |
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Country: Tanzania Academic areas of interest: Mechanical engineering and applied science, computer programming and business/economics Activities and interests: Jazz, Soul and Classic/underground Hip Hop music, movies, muralism/ progressive street art, community service, soccer and basketball. Future plans: Engineering, Computer programming, Business, Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship. |
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Name: Amatullah Ndam Njoya Country: Cameroon Academic areas of interest: Politics, Economics, International Relations, Music Activities and interests: Soccer, basketball, songwriting, student government, community service and entrepreneurship. Future plans: Contribute to Cameroon’s economic, political and social development. Continue singing and songwriting. |
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Name: Red Dimaano Country: Philippines Academic areas of interest: Management and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Math and Physics, Probability Activities and interests: Music in many ways (Playing bass for a band, gig organizing, recording, producing, sound engineering, potentially DJ-ing, brainstorming about music-related startups), student governance, event organizing, casual math such as game theory, cars and racing. Future plans: Create a music-related startup for indie musicians, become a record producer, help alleviate poverty in the Philippines and around the world, drive on the Nurburgring. |
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Name: Youssef Semlali Yacoubi Country: Morocco Academic areas of interest: I would like to study Mathematics, Economics, and Philosophy. Activities and interest: I have a great interest in experimental cinema and other forms of contemporary visual arts. During my free time, I play sports, volunteer at local associations and learn more about film. During my college career, I hope to be an active member of the Penn community, especially within the International Society. Future plans: Working in International Development and Social Entrepreneurship. |
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Name: Sebastian Corina, Paraguay Academic areas of interest: Business, Finance, International Studies Activities and interests: Tennis, soccer, skiing, politics, and international relations Future plans: President of Paraguay |
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Name: Ramathi Bandaranayake Country: Sri Lanka Academic areas of interest: Physics, Literature, Mathematics Activities and interests: Debating, Model United Nations, drama, community service, hiking, travelling, music, student government, reading, writing, Benjamin Franklin Scholars Future plans: To pursue postgraduate studies in physics, and use research and writing to enhance public understanding of science |
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Academic areas of interest: Multinational Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Psychology and Engineering Activities and interests: Weight-lifting (fitness), reading, singing, dancing, travelling and self-development Future plans: To become an international business manager at a tech-oriented innovation company benefiting the lives of millions. |
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Name: Dagmawit Demere Country: Ethiopia Academic areas of interest: Activities and interests: Future plans: |
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Name: Ghinwa Moujaes Country: Lebanon Academic area of interests: Mathemetical Economics & Engineering Activities and interests: Community Service, Scouts, Jogging, Hiking, Dancing Future plans: Deputee, NGO owner, someone who makes the world a better place |
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Name: Thato Nakoesele Moupo Country of Origin: Botswana School: The Wharton School Academic area of interest: Finance, History, Economics Activities and interests: Biking, Bridge, Outdoors, community service Future plans: Botswana politics, entrepreneurship |
