Talk to a student you can relate to.
- Ahmed: Accounting
- Arthur: Psychology
- George: Electrical Engineering
- Jude: Psychology
- Kaz: Zoology
- Kiki: Pre-vet/Zoology
- Mohammad: Mechanical Engineering
- Phuong: Accounting
- Raquel: Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Takashi: Business
- Tammy: Human Development & Psychology
- Thrishna: Management Information Systems
- Xinping Luo
About me
Hello, my name is Ahmed Al Busaidi, I am from Oman born and raised (it’s the most beautiful country to visit). Currently, I am a senior who is studying accounting. I love coffee and enjoy making it, so ask me about the best coffee places. I am a fan of FC Barcelona and enjoy watching F-1; Ferrari is my team but my favorite F-1 Driver is Lewis Hamilton. Roger Federer is my favorite tennis player of all time and Messi is the GOAT. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me regarding any questions you have.
Contact
Instagram: ahmed. .albusaidi
SMS: +1 5095959303
Email: ahmed.albusaidi@wsu.edu
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Hometown: Nizwa, Oman
Languages: Arabic and English
Year at WSU: 4th year (senior)
Academic life
Major: Accounting
Favorite courses: ENTRP 492 and ACCTG 433
Hobbies & interests
Football · Volleyball · Tennis · Traveling
Coffee · History · Sports in general
Clubs & societies
None currently
About me
Hi! My name is Yiyuan Jia, but I go by Arthur here in the U.S. I’m from Tianjin, China. I’m a 3rd-year psychology student here at WSU. My interest mainly lies in science and technology, but I have also acquainted myself with a variety of other things, such as history, culture, and languages. In my free time, my favorite activity is to consume all kinds of science-fiction-related contents. I hope we can get along and talk about nerdy stuff!
Contact
Instagram: arthuritis.jia
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Hometown: Tianjin, China
Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English, and Japanese
Year at WSU: Junior
Academic life
Major: Psychology
Favorite courses: PSYCH 333 and PSYCH 372
Hobbies & interests
Reading · Movies · Anime · Science and technology
Clubs & societies
International Center
About me
Hello everyone! I am an international student from Jordan currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. I came to WSU in fall 2021. I was born in Mauritania and lived there for 11 years, then I moved to Jordan for almost 7 years and now here I am in Pullman. I love traveling and learning about new cultures, in fact, I have been to 11 countries so far. Also, I enjoy playing soccer and riding horses, and I currently go to the Chinook gym. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, I’d be more than happy to help.
Contact
Email · SMS · Instagram
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Hometown: Irbid, Jordan
Languages: English, Arabic, French
Year at WSU: 2nd
Academic life
Major: Electrical Engineering – Pullman campus
Favorite courses: Anything math-related! · Physics for Engineers
Previous qualification: GCE Advanced Level (A-Level)
Hobbies & interests
Traveling · Sports · Watching movies
Clubs & societies
International Programs
About me
Hi guys! My name is Jude Abualtin and I am currently a senior studying Psychology, and minoring in Human Development and Human Resource Management. I have lived in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United States and I love traveling and exploring new places. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Contact
Instagram: judeabualtin
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Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Languages: English and Arabic
Year at WSU: Currently a senior
Academic life
Major: Psychology
Favorite courses: Psych 265 and Psych 333
Hobbies & interests
Hanging out with my friends · Going to the gym · Shopping · Painting
Clubs & societies
Alpha Gamma Delta, research team member with Professor Chris Barry
About me
Hello, my name is Aqilah Silvia Laksmana, but I prefer to be called Kaz. I’m currently in my second year, pursuing a bachelor’s in zoology to be a reptile educator in the future. My main interests are reptiles and amphibians, and I also enjoy listening to the band Lovejoy and playing Minecraft. Feel free to reach out to me, especially if you have any questions regarding WSU!
Contact
Instagram: hyperneon.e
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Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
Languages: Indonesian and English
Year at WSU: Currently in my 2nd year (sophomore)
Academic life
Major: Zoology
Favorite courses: ANTH 135 – Mythbusting in Archeology
Hobbies & interests
Reptiles and amphibians · Listening to music · Minecraft
Clubs & societies
International Center
About me
Hello I’m Kiki and this is my first year in WSU. I am extremely passionate about learning languages and cultures around the world. I want to travel around the world when I start to wrinkle down and retire. I am born and raised on the west side of the U.S. so I have a relative idea of what you need, what to do, and what to expect.
Contact
Instagram: realtallperson
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Hometown: Puyallup, Washington
Languages: English and intermediate Chinese
Year at WSU: First year second semester
Academic life
Major: Pre-vet/Zoology
Favorite courses: Poli Sci 102
Hobbies & interests
Board games · Listening to music
Animals · Badminton
Clubs & societies
CSSA (Chinese Student Society Association)
About me
I am a Pakistani, born and raised in Saudi Arabia. I love physics and math, which is why I have taken ME as my major. I like talking to new people and introducing them to new things. I lived most of my life in Saudi Arabia and went to Pakistan every summer, so I am connected to both cultures and consider both of them my home. Feel free to contact me regarding any questions you have and I’ll be looking forward to answering them! 😊
Contact
InstaGram (msas_2002_)
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Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Languages: Urdu/Hindi and English
Year at WSU: Currently in my first year
Academic life
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite courses: Physics and Math
Hobbies & interests
Sketching · Gaming · Movies · Spending time with friends and family
Clubs & societies
None yet
About me
Hi everyone, I’m Phuong and my home country is Vietnam. I flew to Pullman just 4 months ago. It has been a really exciting journey, and I have met many new friends from all around the world. WSU provides me with an extremely warm and welcoming atmosphere, which helps me a lot in adapting to the new environment. As a freshman myself, I know clearly how it feels to be abroad by yourself, so please don’t mind asking me if you have any questions about WSU. I’m very pleased to answer all of your concerns and help you out.
Contact
Facebook: Hoàng Phượng
Instagram: hnggphng
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Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Languages: Vietnamese and English
Year at WSU: Freshman
Academic life
Major: Accounting
Favorite courses: Business Administration 100 (BA 100)
Hobbies & interests
Badminton · Swimming · Hanging out · Having good food · Meeting new people · Networking
Clubs & societies
Board Game Club · Delta Sigma Pi – business fraternity · Cougs Lead Program
About me
Hi there! I’m an International student from El Salvador (in Central America). I transferred from Everett Community College in Western Washington and am majoring in Comparative Ethnic Studies.
I love learning about different cultures, learning new recipes, and talking to people. You’re more than welcome to reach out – I’ll be happy to help!
Contact
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Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador
Languages: Spanish, English, and learning Japanese
Year at WSU: 3rd-year transfer student
Academic life
Major: Comparative Ethnic Studies, minor in Global Studies
Favorite courses: Anything with communication and culture studies!
Hobbies & interests
Baking · Listening to music · Crocheting
Clubs & societies
International Center
About me
Hi! I’m Takashi, and I work as an international student ambassador at Washington State University, Pullman. Please feel free to ask any questions because I’m here to be your help!
Contact
Email · SMS · Instagram
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Hometown: Osaka
Languages Japanese and English
Year at WSU: Currently in 2nd year
Academic life
Major: Business – Pullman campus
Favorite courses: Accounting · Business Analysis
Previous qualification: Bachelor’s degree
Hobbies & interests
Volleyball · Video games · Listening to music
Clubs & societies
I’m not part of any societies
About me
Hi everyone! My name is Tammy Ha, and I am a double major in Psychology and Human Development. You will usually find me with some desserts that I have baked or laughing with my friends! I love to chat about absolutely anything, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Contact
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Hometown: Spokane, Washington, USA
Languages: English and Vietnamese
Year at WSU: 3rd year
Academic life
Major: Human Development and Psychology
Favorite courses: HD 300
Hobbies & interests
Cooking · Baking · Watching K-dramas · Calligraphy
Clubs & societies
International Students’ Council, Taiwanese Student Association, S.H.A.P.I.N.G Conference
About me
Hello! I’m Thrishna Reddy and I’m a freshman here at WSU studying MIS. I’m From Hyderabad, India, and my favorite dish is one of the many things Hyderabad is famous for, Biryani!! I came to WSU in August 2023, and have since learned a lot about living away from my family. It helped me grow as a woman and an individual, which pushed me to help anyone in need of such help! Rock climbing in the University Recreation Center is one of the new hobbies I developed after moving to Pullman, and I’ve always loved a suspenseful crime thriller. I would never turn down a deep philosophical conversation, or any small question about WSU, so please feel free to reach out to me regarding any question! It’s always a pleasure to be able to help aspiring students like myself.
Contact
Instagram: Thrishna_reddy
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Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi
Year at WSU: Freshman
Academic life
Major: Management Information Systems
Favorite courses: MIS
Hobbies & interests
Rock climbing · Watching crime thrillers · Yoga · Anime
Clubs & societies
International Center, Indian Student Association WSU, Women in Business
About me
Hi! I am Xinping Luo and you can call me Angel as well. This is my second year in WSU and I love the friendly community here. I just finished my bridge program (Undergraduate Foundation) last year. Also, I picked my major at the end of last semester, so this is my first semester in marketing major. As a result, feel free to ask me if you are interested in WSU bridge program or hesitating with picking a major! I hope my experience can send you some help. 🙂 Also, contact me if you want some help from me (and not only about the major)! <3
Contact
Email: xinping.luo@wsu.edu
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Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Languages: English, Chinese
Year at WSU: Sophomore
Academic life
Major: Marketing
Favorite courses: HBM 101
Hobbies & interests
Video games · Movies · Music · Anime
Clubs & societies
CSSA (Chinese Students & Scholars Association ), Women in Business