International Students at Wilson College
By Muskan LNU
This fall, Wilson College welcomed 12 international students from all over the world. Students from countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and more joined the Wilson community and the Wilson campus quickly became a second home for this culturally diverse group of students, some were here for a semester as exchange students, while others will stay to complete a four-year degree program.
This is what international students at Wilson College have to say about their experience:
“I found a sense of belonging here.” – Vu, Vietnam
“I made lifelong friendships at Wilson College.” – Manal, Saudi Arabia
“I was delighted to learn about various cultures.” – Ivan, Montenegro
“I found good friends here.” – Hamida, Afghanistan
“I am thankful for every opportunity provided to me here.” – Homaira, Afghanistan
“It was a life-changing experience for me.” – Catrin, Indonesia
“I found a family here.” – Marta, Panama
“Coming to Wilson College hasn’t just been a journey to discover new people but also to discover myself.” – Arij, Tunisia
“At Wilson College, I have cherished the vibrant international community, the unwavering support, the inspiring professors, and the tight-knit campus that feels like home.” – Anaida, Armenia
“I learned a lot about Americans—they’re so different from how they are portrayed in Hollywood films.” – Nash, Taiwan
“I cherish the opportunity to form friendships with people from around the world.” – Marta, Armenia
“Even though my time here passed in the blink of an eye, the memories will stay with me for a lifetime.” – Muskan, Pakistan
The international students bring fresh perspectives and inspiring ideas to the Wilson community. Having them attend Wilson provides a better understanding of diverse cultures and every international student adds uniqueness to campus life in countless ways as they become part of the Wilson College family.
Flook Brings International Experience to New Role
Sarah-Jane Flook began working this fall as the new coordinator of student engagement and international scholar services. Originally born and educated in the UK, Flook pursued a career with the British Diplomatic Service that spanned 26 years. She and her husband, a former U.S. Marine, have traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 12 different locations, including Nigeria, Angola, Uganda, Costa Rica, Argentina, Kuwait, and Australia.
Her experience helps her understand how it feels to be an expatriate, which she brings to her new role working with Wilson’s international students. She said, “I’ve been overseas in just about every category you can imagine. And there have been times when I’ve been really lost, and I always describe it as feeling so lost you don’t even know what questions to ask.”
Flook’s previous work includes working overseas at embassy locations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Most recently, she worked in the U.S. as program coordinator for the Maryland School for the Deaf Foundation. She holds a foundation, or associate, degree in event management and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom in 2024.
