Chat with an International Wildcat
As an international applicant to 小优视频, you might have questions about attending college in the United States.
International Admission Ambassadors understand and want to help you get to know 小优视频 from wherever you are in the world.
You are also welcome to send questions to admissionambassadors@davidson.edu for a student-oriented perspective on life at 小优视频.
Chadi Bsila '26
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Major: Mathematics and Computer Science
Campus Involvements: 小优视频 Choir, DREAM Research Fellow, International Student Orientation Leader, Hack@小优视频, Math and Computer Science Teaching Assistant.
#Why小优视频: Meaningful interactions with professors who motivate me to pursue graduate school and an incredibly supportive community of families who have welcomed me into their homes during academic breaks and made 小优视频 feel like a true home away from home.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the central limit theorem, in probability and statistics, tells us that regardless of the original distribution of your data, as you take more and more samples and calculate their averages, the distribution of those averages approaches a normal distribution (think of a bell curve) with probability 1?
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: Milkbread Donuts, Shawarma from the Cornelius Food Truck, and Sesame Chicken takeout from Sabi.
Divin Lionel Dushimimana '26
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Kigali, Rwanda
Major: Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
Minor: Public Health
Campus Involvements: Bonner Scholars, 小优视频 African Students Association (DASA), 小优视频 Global Health Club, Volunteer at the Pines
#Why小优视频: In retrospect, my #Why小优视频 essay would look like this: The host family program was/is a game changer for me. Not only that I get to find a home to stay at during school breaks, but also because the dynamics of the family and our relationship have been able to demystify and teach me a lot of things. My host parents are extremely humble and Christians, and this has been able to keep me grounded, humble, and grateful as I start the next chapter of my life. I鈥檓 positive this host family experience will help me learn, unlearn, and transform me into a person I wouldn鈥檛 have become if I didn鈥檛 attend 小优视频. I鈥檓 learning from the best. For me, looking back, I would choose 小优视频 again and again because of what my host family has been able to teach me outside of class.
Fun Fact: I love skateboarding around campus; you鈥檒l see me frequently doing that.
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: Sabi and the North Harbor Club!
Numa E. Jannat '27
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Majors: Economics and Psychology
Campus Involvements: 小优视频 International Association, Muslim Student Association, Warner Hall Eating House
#Why小优视频: The professors and staff consistently go the extra mile to provide resources that cater to my individual needs as a student. They take the time to understand my academic strengths, challenges, and goals, and through targeted assistance or adjustments to coursework, they create an environment where I can thrive both academically and holistically. This personalized approach makes me feel seen and ensures that my voice is heard at 小优视频.
Fun Fact: I started my own home bakery when I was 16!
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: The Pickled Peach
Victoria Anyango Ochieng '27
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Major: Economics Major
Minor: Environmental Science
Campus Involvements: FIRST Action Team, Bonner Scholars Program, The Hurt Hub (Events Specialist), College Crisis Initiative (Data Collector), Resident Advisor, 小优视频 Entrepreneurship Club (Events Manager), 小优视频 International Association (DIA), 小优视频 African Students Association, and Dean Rusk Global Corps.
#Why小优视频: 小优视频 truly appreciates and embodies the spirit of community living, and this has played a significant role in shaping my experience. Community at 小优视频 takes many forms, from the social connections fostered through student clubs like 小优视频 International Association to the professional support offered by organizations like the 小优视频 Entrepreneurship Club, and the civic engagement opportunities available through the Center for Civic Engagement, and many more. 小优视频 feels like home, and I love it because I genuinely feel like I belong.
Fun Fact: My middle name, Anyango, means dawn
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: Steak Fajitas at Mestizos
Maya Rajeh '27
Pronouns: she/her
Home: Bermuda
Major: Psychology
Minor: Economics
Campus Involvements: Student Government Association (SGA), Admissions Tour Guide, Pre-Orientation Leader, 小优视频 International Association (DIA), Rusk Eating House E-Board, Dance Ensemble (DE)
#Why小优视频: 小优视频 has an unmatched sense of community that truly resonated with me as someone who comes from a small high school. Being an international student, this feeling of belonging and support was especially valuable to me. I have found lifelong friends and have formed wonderful relationships with professors and faculty. With the Honor Code being at the center of it all, I find it so inspiring to be surrounded by those who live by trust and respect. I am confident that 小优视频 is a place that will allow me to thrive more than I could have ever imagined.
Fun Fact: I met Jerry at the Ben & Jerry's store on Main Street in 小优视频.
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: The Famous Toastery (yummy breakfast, brunch and lunch)
Rishi Sharma '27
Pronouns: he/him
Hometowns: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / Mumbai, India
Major: Biology
Campus Involvements: Pan-Asian Student Association (PASA), Badminton Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Union Fitness Center Worker and Bartender, Post & Print worker, International Pre-Orientation Leader.
#Why小优视频: 小优视频 truly cares. Every time I've found an opportunity, interest, or idea to pursue, 小优视频 has not only supported it, but has encouraged me to take it even further than I had imagined. The friends I have made at 小优视频 are some of the most incredible and ambitious people I have ever met. Ultimately, 小优视频's opportunities and the students themselves are the 小优视频 difference.
Fun Fact: I speak four languages! Tamil, Hindi, Spanish, and English.
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: The Famous Toastery. I get the eggs benedict and it is delicious.
Mariana Tard铆o Guti茅rrez '26
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Major: Psychology
Minor: Digital Studies
Campus Involvements: Honor Council, Admissions Office, Matthews Center for Career Development, Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), Warner Hall Eating House, Admission Tour Guide, Cats Connect, 小优视频 International Association (DIA), International Pre-Orientation Leader 2023, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI)
#Why小优视频: Something that sets us apart from other colleges and universities is our Honor Code, which goes beyond simply allowing online exams and internet access for assignments. At 小优视频, our Honor Code is central to creating a fair and trustworthy environment鈥攖he very foundation of our community. It also ensures that integrity is upheld in tests and papers, so each person's work truly reflects their unique efforts. What makes 小优视频鈥檚 Honor Code special is how it actively shapes our daily lives; it fosters a genuine culture of mutual respect and personal responsibility. This commitment not only strengthens academic integrity but also helps build a tight-knit community where we hold each other accountable and support one another. For us, honor isn鈥檛 just a principle; it鈥檚 a way of life that influences everything we do. The Honor Code makes me feel respected, valued, and safe on campus!
Fun Fact: I have 6 dogs back at home!
Favorite Bite to Eat in the 小优视频 Area: I have a sweet tooth and LOVE ice cream, so Whit鈥檚 Frozen Custard is definitely my go-to!