2026-2027 Emory International Council Cohort
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I am passionate about engaging with people from diverse cultures and building meaningful intercultural connections. EIC provides the perfect opportunity for personal growth through learning from diverse perspectives, helping me become more open-minded and compassionate.
—Vera Zheng, ECAS student in EIC
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Firomsi "Fromi" Abafira
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Firomsi "Fromi" Abafira
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
International Studies
2030
Ethiopia
International Studies
2030
Ethiopia
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Peace Cyebukayire, co-captain
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Peace Cyebukayire, co-captain
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Computer Science
2027
Rwanda
Mathematics and Computer Science
2027
Rwanda
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Mingyu "Coco" Guo
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Mingyu "Coco" Guo
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Biology and Human Health
2030
China
Biology and Human Health
2030
China
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Jimin Jung
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Jimin Jung
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Public Health and Biology
2030
South Korea
Public Health and Biology
2030
South Korea
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Medrine Kihanga
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Medrine Kihanga
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Rollins School of Public Health
Master of Public Health
2028
Tanzania
Master of Public Health
2028
Tanzania
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Andy Park
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Andy Park
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Pre-BBA and Data Science
2032
South Korea
Pre-BBA and Data Science
2032
South Korea
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Valeria Ruiz Tapia
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Valeria Ruiz Tapia
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Philosophy, Politics, & Law and Linguistics
2029
Nicaragua
Philosophy, Politics, & Law and Linguistics
2029
Nicaragua
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Elaine Shim
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Elaine Shim
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Economics and Human Health
2030
South Korea
Economics and Human Health
2030
South Korea
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Alexa Walsh, co-captain
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Alexa Walsh, co-captain
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Anthropology & Vocal Performance
2029
United Sates
Anthropology & Vocal Performance
2029
United Sates
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"EIC is more than the center of my belonging at Emory; it is a place where I shape how we thrive in intercultural spaces."
—Peace Cyebukayire, ECAS student in EIC