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My name Is Dakshata and I am a fourth-year student studying Biology. I’m from Lake Oswego, Oregon. I was born and raised in India and moved to the US when I was in high school. I’m fluent in Hindi and English. I became a part of GBP to help international students because adjusting to a new country, culture, and college system is tough and I want to help make it easier with my personal experience. In my free time, I like to watch movies, hang out with my friends and explore Oregon.
My name is Phoebe and I am a Junior majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. I am originally from Southern California but have also lived in the Middle East, New York, and now Oregon. I love to travel! I have been to 15 countries, and hope to continue seeing more of the world. When I am not involved in schoolwork, I enjoy being outdoors, playing sports, and thrifting. I am so excited to meet the incoming international students and help make their experiences at OSU memorable and enjoyable.
My name is Rabecka. I am a junior level Electrical Engineering student with a minor in Spanish. I spent my sophomore year abroad in Barcelona and I loved all the experiences that I was able to have. I wish that there would have been a similar program for me in Spain because it would have made me feel more welcome and more prepared for my study abroad experience. I am excited to help create this opportunity and welcome others. During my free time, I love to bake and try out new recipes. I also like to spend time enjoying all the beautiful nature that Oregon has to offer with hikes, biking, swimming, and roller skating.
My name is Ighoyivwi, but I prefer being called Igho (E-gho) as it is easier to pronounce. I am from Nigeria (Western part of Africa) and a graduate student of Wood Science in the College of Forestry. I love playing and watching soccer. I like meeting new people and being a global buddy helps to fill this gap where I can also help international students in transitioning and settling in Corvallis.
My name is Belén Ojeda, I use she/her pronouns. I'm from Chile and I will be starting my third term at OSU in the Fall of 2022. I am in the Interdisciplinary Studies Master's program (MAIS) and my fields of emphasis are College Student Services Administration, Education, and Sociology. I'm so excited to be joining the Global Buddies Program because I love to meet new people, travel, and share life experiences.
My name is Alessandro, but most people call me Alex. I’ve lived in Dallas, Oregon most of my life. I’m studying Electrical and Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at OSU. I will be a sophomore this fall. I’m looking forward to meeting the new international students and helping them as they learn their way around Oregon State and all that it has to offer. I enjoy reading, watching movies, listening to new music, and riding my dirt bike when I have the time.
My name is Sarah Zitzelberger and I am a fourth year student majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with a Human Service emphasis at OSU. I was born and raised in Oregon in a small town called Silverton. I wanted to join the Global Buddies program because of my love of traveling and getting to meet people from different cultures. I made many exchange student friends in high school and have loved keeping in contact with them throughout the years. I hope to ease the transition into American culture for others and learn new cultures as well!
Hi everyone! My name is Keita Yaji. I am currently majoring in Management at the College of Business. I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. As a child, I moved to Bangkok, Thailand, because of my father's work, and I stayed there for a few years. After graduating from high school in Japan, I came to the U.S. and enrolled in North Seattle College. I spent 10 months in Seattle and then went back to Japan due to the pandemic. Taking online classes from Japan, I graduated from NSC this fall and transferred to OSU! I am passionate about supporting international students from diverse backgrounds. As I was helped by many people, I would like to help them succeed here at OSU. In my free time, I like watching movies, watching sports, listening to music, and walking around the campus. I am looking forward to working with you all!
