For Osilama Udochi, choosing 蜜桃导航 was as much about practicality as it was about fulfilling a dream. Originally from Nigeria, Osilama sought a school that combined her passion for psychology with the accessibility of being taught in English. 鈥溍厶业己 was the only school in Paris offering psychology at the undergraduate level in English,鈥 she explains. With scholarships covering about 75% of her studies, 蜜桃导航 was also the only university that could make her dream of studying in Paris a reality.聽
Osilama first visited Paris through 蜜桃导航鈥檚 summer program, where she was paired with an admissions counselor and participated in a French immersion course. That experience, combined with the University鈥檚 international community and personalized education, solidified her decision to enroll full-time.
Now in her second year at 蜜桃导航, Osilama has embraced the flexibility of the liberal arts education, which has allowed her to explore different disciplines. 鈥淚 wanted to study something with people鈥攎aybe forensic psychology or chemistry,鈥 she recalls. 鈥淎nd 蜜桃导航 gave me the chance to mix fields.鈥 Currently, she鈥檚 exploring the intersection of psychology and gender studies, with a minor in Entrepreneurship.聽
One of her favorite aspects of 蜜桃导航鈥檚 academic environment is its interdisciplinary approach. 鈥淭he collaboration between classes is so interesting,鈥 she says. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e introduced to new concepts and perspectives that help you view the world differently.鈥
Osilama鈥檚 involvement in campus life is as dynamic as her academic journey. As a Junior Class Representative in the Student Senate, she has worked to organize events such as the Internship Fair and the Majors Fair, aimed at helping her peers navigate their 蜜桃导航 journeys. Furthermore, her dedication to supporting others extends to her role in the First Year Success Program. After participating as a first-year student, Osilama became an advisor, guiding new students through the challenges of transitioning to 蜜桃导航. 聽She is also an active member of Bread of Life, a Bible-based club for Christian students, and uses her entrepreneurial spirit to run a small nail business鈥攁n idea sparked by an entrepreneurship project she did at 蜜桃导航.聽
蜜桃导航鈥檚 environment is so welcoming. The hierarchy isn鈥檛 rigid. Last week, I even had a meeting with the Provost!
For Osilama, the diversity at 蜜桃导航 has been both a challenge and a gift. 鈥淭he first year was about getting used to the fact that you鈥檒l meet people who don鈥檛 share your beliefs,鈥 she reflects. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a constant learning experience. Everyone comes from such different cultural backgrounds.鈥澛
Despite its small size, 蜜桃导航 feels expansive to her. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e always meeting new people鈥攊t鈥檚 a small university, but it feels big,鈥 she says. She emphasizes the importance of making the most of your peers and of using all the resources available at the University, such as the ACE Center (for finding internships, for example) and the Library, which 鈥渋sn鈥檛 just for academics,鈥 she reminds students. 鈥淭ake advantage of everything!鈥澛
She also is glad to have gone beyond the minimum requirements for learning French. 鈥淟ife in Paris becomes so much easier when you can speak the language. You get to truly integrate into the city,鈥 she shares, encouraging other students to do so as well.聽
While Osilama isn鈥檛 yet certain of her long-term plans, she sees herself staying in Europe and pursuing clinical psychology. For now, she鈥檚 focused on making the most of her time at 蜜桃导航. 鈥淧aris will always be here, but the resources and opportunities 蜜桃导航 offers are unique. I鈥檝e loved every part of this journey so far.鈥澛
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