Belong. Become. Be Set Apart.

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You all are going to love this next segment. Senior Willens is meeting us to share about the incredible educational experience he is having in the school of science and math. Willens is one of over 60 international students on campus. He comes to Asbury from Haiti, and has found a home here in Kentucky. Willens, please take it away.

– It’s great to be here, Alex. When I was in high school, I knew that going abroad for college would be in my best interest, but I didn’t know God had Asbury in His plan for me until I was introduced to the school by alumni who serve others in my home country of Haiti. When I moved to Wilmore, I expected everything to be a challenge, but my fears quickly disappeared when I arrived here. Asbury made sure I felt right at home, I even get to meet other international students on my very first week here. And we all learned more about American culture together. That was my first introduction to the incredible community here, and it is still helping me today. The authentic relationship with faculties and students, ensure that every student’s story is heard and that everyone finds their place here. Me, I found my place in the math department. Every year we get to participate in a worldwide competition called ComAp, where we use math to solve real world problems. During ComAp week, teams literally camp out in the math building, working together for solutions. We sharpen our collaborative and academic learning skills while also having a lot of fun. I love studying math in this close knit environment, alongside other majors, like computational science and engineering mathematics. And because of Asbury’s small size, I get to have the full college experience. For example, when I get to be in a part of the school sales team and get to represent the school in an intercollegiate sales competition, gaining sales skills, that will be useful in the future. And just a short walk from the math department are the fine arts students, who are spinning incredible pottery and composing beautiful music. The communities academic diversity is just as rich as its students. With over 150 areas of studies that Asbury offers, you’re sure to have an experience of a lifetime here. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Willens. It’s so good to hear about how easy it was for you to connect to the community here as an international student, and how you’ve gotten involved in many different academic clubs and teams. We are cheering you on in your next math competition. Cheers, Willens.