International Mentoring Programme

Your mentors (and student coordinators) are here to make the transition to life in the United States and life at Brown as easy as possible. Below is information about the illustrious mentors for 2008-2009. Feel free to click on any of the individuals on the map or just scroll down for a full list.

Do not hesitate to contact any one of the people mentioned below if you have any questions over the summer. We are here and trained to help you--so take advantage of the resource!

IMP Mentor Map

Joanna Abousleiman '09 (Coordinator)
	Land(s) of origin: Lebanon/U.A.E. Concentration(s): International Relations/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Scooby-Doo Advice: Bring an umbrella! Joanna_Abousleiman@brown.edu

Godhuli Bhattacharya '09
	Land(s) of origin: Zambia/India Concentration(s): Economics/Development Studies Favorite Cartoon Character: Scar from The Lion King Advice: Bring a flag and/or a map of your country for your room! Godhuli_Bhattacharya@brown.edu

Aery (Ying) Chen '11
	Land(s) of origin: China Concentration(s): Undecided Favorite Cartoon Character: "L" from Death Notes. Advice: Be prepared to enjoy college life! Everything always works out in the end. Ying_Chen@brown.edu

"EJ" Eojin Chung '11
	Land(s) of origin: Republic of Korea Concentration(s): Applied Math/Psychology Favorite Cartoon Character: Calvin & Hobbes Advice: Eat a lot of home food before you come! Eojin_Chung@brown.edu

Carlo Coppetti '11
	Land(s) of origin: Switzerland Concentration(s): Undecided Favorite Cartoon Character: Jiminy Cricket, from Pinocchio Advice: Come to meetings! Bring a toga. Carlo_Coppetti@brown.edu

Shabneez Emambux '11
	Land(s) of origin: Mauritius Concentration(s): Economics/Math Favorite Cartoon Character: Titeuf Advice: You guys are going to have an absolutely awesome time here! Shabneez_Emambux@brown.edu

Julien Gaertner '11
	Land(s) of origin: Germany Concentration(s): Applied Math-Economics/International Relations Favorite Cartoon Character: Obelix, from Asterix & Obelix Advice: Enjoy every moment of the rollercoasrer ride that is freshman year. Julien_Gaertner@brown.edu

Andra Geana '10
	Land(s) of origin: Romania Concentration(s): COE/Psychology Favorite Cartoon Character: Sebastian, from Little Mermaid Advice: Bring a sense of humor and a lot of warm blankets and life will be great! Andra_Geana@brown.edu

Sajjad Hasan '10
	Land(s) of origin: Pakistan/Saudi Arabia Concentration(s): Engineering/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny Advice: Do everything! Everything! Absolutely everything! Sajjad@brown.edu

Asad Nasim Jan '10 (Coordinator)
	Land(s) of origin: Pakistan Concentration(s): Classics/Architectural Studies Favorite Cartoon Character: Johnny Quest Advice: Be excited, you're at the beginning of the most fun four years of your life. And I'm there to help. Asad_Jan@brown.edu

Prachi Jalan '11
	Land(s) of origin: India Concentration(s): Biochemistry/Applied Math Favorite Cartoon Character: Love them all! Advice: Get prepared to have an AWESOME time! Prachi_Jalan@brown.edu

Marco Sanchez Junco '11
	Land(s) of origin: Mexico Concentration(s): International Relations Favorite Cartoon Character: Pikachu Advice: Don't underestimate the power of RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transportation). Marco_Sanchez_Junco@brown.edu

Janice Eun-Young Kim '09
	Land(s) of origin: Republic of Korea Concentration(s): Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Winnie the Pooh Advice: Don't panic about the numerous forms you need to turn in :) Brown is very, very flexible, and you can always change your meal plan, course selections, etc. once you get here. Janice_Kim@brown.edu

Soobin Kim '11
	Land(s) of origin: Republic of Korea/China Concentration(s): COE/International Relations Favorite Cartoon Character: Dilbert Advice: Bring as much food from home as possible! Soobin_Kim@brown.edu

Chinmaya Kulkarni '11
	Land(s) of origin: India Concentration(s): Environmental Studies/Development Studies Favorite Cartoon Character: Thomas the Tank Engine Advice: Don't get too overwhelmed by all the advice being thrown at you. Just land up at Brown without worrying too much about anything. You'll have everything figured out before you know it. Chinmaya@brown.edu

Sonam Pelden '11
	Land(s) of origin: Bhutan Concentration(s): Neuroscience/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Courage from Courage the Cowardly Dog Advice: Take your time to enjoy Brown and orientation. Everyone has a place in Brown and once you find it you'll love it. Sonam_Pelden@brown.edu

Nikhita Raman '11
	Land(s) of origin: India/Indonesia Concentration(s): Applied Math/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Winnie the Pooh Advice: Don't forget your name, your country and bring an open mind. There's not much more you'll need to begin with. Nikhita_Raman@brown.edu

Shanoor Seervai '11
	Land(s) of origin: India Concentration(s): International Relations/ Anthropology/Development Studies Favorite Cartoon Character: The Powerpuff Girls Advice: Brown might seem overwhelming at first, but try to talk to as many people as you can. As questions, laugh, dance, have fun…SMILE. It's sunny in September! Shanoor_Seervai@brown.edu

Paolo Servado '10
	Land(s) of origin: The Philippines Concentration(s): Applied Math/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Homer Simpson Advice: You can never have too many socks or too much underwear! Paolo_Servado@brown.edu

Elana Siegel '11
	Land(s) of origin: U.K./U.S.A./France Concentration(s): Slavic Studies/Development Studies Favorite Cartoon Character: Daffy Duck Advice: You will have a blast! Also, don't eat yellow snow. Elana_Siegel@brown.edu

Ila Tyagi '09 (Coordinator)
	Land(s) of origin: India/Kuwait Concentration(s): Literatures and Cultures in English Favorite Cartoon Character: Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes Advice: Make as many friends as you can while you're here: you'll learn as much from them as from your classes. Ila_Tyagi@brown.edu

Alexandra Ulmer '11
	Land(s) of origin: Switzerland Concentration(s): Literary Arts/International Relations Favorite Cartoon Character: Djali and Esmeralda, especially when they dance! Advice: Learn the capital city of every country to impress fellow international students! Alternatively, get prepared for an incredible experience in the most stimulating, fun and exciting place! Alexandra_Ulmer@brown.edu

Sibel Yalman '10
	Land(s) of origin: Turkey Concentration(s): Applied Math-Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny, Olive Oyl Advice: Take advantage of being a Brownie, it's GREAT! Make sure to make an effort to understand American culture even though it might be surprising at first. Sibel_Yalman@brown.edu

Kei Yamawaki '10
	Land(s) of origin: Japan/Venezuela Concentration(s): Chemistry Favorite Cartoon Character: Hello Kitty Advice: Keep a smile, Brown is amazing! Also, don't forget rainboots. Kei_Yamawaki@brown.edu

Sarah (Xia) Yu '11
	Land(s) of origin: Australia/China/Hong Kong Concentration(s): International Relations Favorite Cartoon Character: Little Nibbles from Tom and Jerry Advice: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, be creative with the dining hall food, make yourself really busy with Brown activities because that way, you won't miss home too much. Xia_Yu@brown.edu

Li Yi 'Grace' Yuen '10 (Coordinator)
	Land(s) of origin: Malaysia/The Philippines Concentration(s): International Relations/Economics Favorite Cartoon Character: Sid from Ice Age Advice: Take freshman year one day at a time. Just soak in each day. It'll go by so much quicker than you imagine. Li_Yi_Yuen@brown.edu

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