Cardinal Connections Worldwide

Meet Fellow Stanford International Students

During Cardinal Connections Worldwide, you will have the opportunity to speak with current Stanford international students about their Stanford experiences via Zoom. Please spend some time browsing the profiles below to identify a student with whom you would like to connect with.

Be sure to sign up as soon as possible as spaces may fill up. Please do not sign up for more than 2 sessions.

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  • Raghad Asiri

    Raghad Asiri

    Home Country:
    Saudi Arabia

    Major:
    Symbolic Systems (Neuroscience Track)

    Raghad Asiri

    Home Country:
    Saudi Arabia

    Major:
    Symbolic Systems (Neuroscience Track)

    Introduction

    Hi! I’m Raghad, and I adore neuroscience and all the topics surrounding it like psych and biology. I’m also a big philosophy nerd which is why I’m a SLE student at Stanford, so ask me about the program if you’re interested. Outside of academics, I love writing poetry and taking pictures.

  • George Kojo Frimpong Birikorang

    George Kojo Frimpong Birikorang

    Home Country:
    Ghana

    Major:
    Computer Science, Energy Resources Engineering, Astronomy, etc

    George Kojo Frimpong Birikorang

    Home Country:
    Ghana

    Major:
    Computer Science, Energy Resources Engineering, Astronomy, etc

    Introduction

    Hey y’all. I am super excited to meet you. Congratulations on getting into STANFORD! You did it. Hit me up to talk about Stanford’s dorms, classes(shopping and exploring majors), soccer and fun activities to do on this beautiful campus, biking and scootering, international community and diversity, and any questions or inquiries you have about the farm. You can find more about my Stanford journey on my Stanford Leland Scholars Reflection page. Also feel free to literally say hi and we will celebrate your acceptance together. Welcome home!

  • Pedro Carvalho

    Pedro Carvalho

    Home Country:
    Brazil

    Major:
    Economics with a minor in CS

    Year:
    Sophomore (2024)

    Pedro Carvalho

    Home Country:
    Brazil

    Major:
    Economics with a minor in CS

    Year:
    Sophomore (2024)

    Introduction

    I’m a Brazilian-Portuguese sophomore majoring in Econ and minoring in CS. I’m involved in the Economics department, as well as Brazilian and Latino community and entrepreneurship clubs on campus. Fun fact: I took a gap year during the pandemic and worked in Iceland for a few months! Outside of class you will most likely find me running, cycling and hiking around the Bay Area.

  • Phil Chabaneix

    Phil Chabaneix

    Home Country:
    Peru

    Major:
    Economics

    Phil Chabaneix

    Home Country:
    Peru

    Major:
    Economics

    Introduction

    I’d be happy to talk about going through the Economics core, pursuing research, being part of Stanford Debate, and being Latinx/international at Stanford.

  • Derick C. Guan

    Derick C. Guan

    Home Country:
    Italy & China

    Major:
    Engineering Innovation & Organization Design (IDMEN)

    Derick C. Guan

    Home Country:
    Italy & China

    Major:
    Engineering Innovation & Organization Design (IDMEN)

    Introduction

    Hey! I’m a social entrepreneur and design innovator at heart, exploring the intersection of technology and humanities. I’m primarily interested in designing equity in different social and technological systems. You can usually find me with the ski team, venture studio, d.school or experimenting recipes!

  • Tara Hein

    Tara Hein

    Home Country:
    Costa Rica

    Major:
    Political Science; Honors Program: Fisher Family Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law Honors Program

    Tara Hein

    Home Country:
    Costa Rica

    Major:
    Political Science; Honors Program: Fisher Family Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law Honors Program

    Introduction

    I have studied abroad twice this year; I spent the fall at Oxford and just wrapped up winter quarter in Santiago, Chile! Last year, I also co-founded the Stanford Society for Latin American Politics with friends to create a space on campus for discussions about political, social, and economic developments in the region. I am happy to talk about anything that might be on your mind, from majors and academic opportunities to coming from a small town and being far from home.

  • Santi Hernández

    Santi Hernández

    Home Country:
    Mexico

    Major:
    Computer Science

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Santi Hernández

    Home Country:
    Mexico

    Major:
    Computer Science

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    Congrats for your admission to the farm! My name is Santiago Hernández (you can call me Santi) and I’m a junior studying Computer Science with a focus in Systems and AI. I was born and raised in Mexico City and did a lot of acting growing up! On campus, I am the President of Stanford Latino and an organizer at TreeHacks (Stanford’s Premier Hackathon). I am broadly interested in technology, human behavior and entrepreneurship — and have found Stanford to be an amazing place to learn about those areas. When not working, I love to be outside, play sports and try new food! Ask anything, I’m here to help!

  • Zhiyin Lin

    Zhiyin Lin

    Home Country:
    China

    Major:
    Mathematics

    Zhiyin Lin

    Home Country:
    China

    Major:
    Mathematics

    Introduction

    Hi! My name is Zhiyin, a freshman living in Donner, Stern. I grew up in Beijing, China and went to a boarding high school in Portalnd, OR. I am a prospective math major, CS (AI) coterm, and a TAPS minor. My major commitment outside of academics is being a D1 athlete on the fencing team.

  • Edwin Mbewe

    Edwin Mbewe

    Home Country:
    Zambia

    Major:
    Mechanical, Electrical, CS

    Edwin Mbewe

    Home Country:
    Zambia

    Major:
    Mechanical, Electrical, CS

    Introduction

    Hi, so I came in a big fan of sci-fi movies — Thor and the “Deadpool” guy (Ryan) — music, soccer, and somehow adamant on my major! But guess what: the atmosphere and friends I’ve met here are just so cool that I can still do the things I love at any time. Also, I don’t have to pursue the same major/interest if something new sparks my heart. It’s what I appreciate about Stanford’s first two-years of liberal education.

  • Jin Y Moh

    Jin Y Moh

    Home Country:
    Singapore

    Major:
    Economics, Public Policy (Science & Tech)
    Minor in Data Science & Comparative Literature

    Jin Y Moh

    Home Country:
    Singapore

    Major:
    Economics, Public Policy (Science & Tech)
    Minor in Data Science & Comparative Literature

    Introduction

    I was born and raised in Singapore before moving to US! On campus, I’m involved with pre-business organizations such as Stanford Women in Business and have done research work with both the Hoover Institution and the Center for Human Rights. I love learning languages and have taken courses with both the French and Mandarin departments here.

  • Franz Pfanner

    Franz Pfanner

    Home Country:
    Austria

    Major:
    Physics

    Franz Pfanner

    Home Country:
    Austria

    Major:
    Physics

    Introduction

    Hi, I’m a Junior studying physics. I’d love to chat and hopefully answer any questions you may have. I’ve especially been involved in research on and off campus. Additionally I am involved in multiple music groups.

  • Nhu Pham

    Nhu Pham

    Home Country:
    Vietnam

    Major:
    Symbolic Systems + History

    Year: 2025

    Nhu Pham

    Home Country:
    Vietnam

    Major:
    Symbolic Systems + History

    Year: 2025

    Introduction

    Hi everyone, I’m Nhu (she/her). I’m a freshman from Hanoi, Vietnam. I’m thinking about majoring in Symbolic Systems with a focus on Human-Centered AI. Interested in how technology affects relationships, especially concerning gender dynamics. In addition, I’m passionate about decolonization and learning about colonial history. On campus, I’m also involved in the Asian American Theater Project.

  • Luca Pistor

    Luca Pistor

    Home Country:
    Germany

    Major:
    CS & Math major, Linguistics minor

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Luca Pistor

    Home Country:
    Germany

    Major:
    CS & Math major, Linguistics minor

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    I’m a junior from Germany majoring in CS and math, and minoring in linguistics. I’m broadly interested in systems programming and NLP, though I’ve taken and enjoyed a wide array of classes across those three departments. I’m looking forward to chatting!

  • Bela David Rodrigues

    Bela David Rodrigues

    Home Country:
    Brazil

    Major:
    Electrical Engineering

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Bela David Rodrigues

    Home Country:
    Brazil

    Major:
    Electrical Engineering

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    Hey everybody! I’m Bela, a junior majoring in EE. I’ve been living on campus for a few years now and I’m still super excited about all Stanford has to offer! hit me up if you wanna get hyped about what this experience will be like for you here! 🙂

  • Chloé Romero

    Chloé Romero

    Home Country:
    Uruguay

    Major:
    Earth Systems, Energy Resources Engineering

    Year:
    Frosh (2025)

    Chloé Romero

    Home Country:
    Uruguay

    Major:
    Earth Systems, Energy Resources Engineering

    Year:
    Frosh (2025)

    Introduction

    Hi! I’m Chloé and I’m a Frosh from Uruguay. I’m very interested in all things environmentalism, and I’m part of Student for a Sustainable Stanford and am currently doing research in Ecopoetry. I also love to go on nice walks around campus and exploring the Greater Bay Area 🙂

  • José Luis Sabau

    José Luis Sabau

    Home Country:
    Mexico

    Major:
    Political Science, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Senior (2022)

    José Luis Sabau

    Home Country:
    Mexico

    Major:
    Political Science, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Senior (2022)

    Introduction

    Hello! My name is José and I am a senior from a small island called Cozumel in southeastern Mexico. I am passionate about literature, political science, and journalism. Come talk to me about research in the social sciences, pursuing a career in writing, and doing SLE as an international (if that is something you are interested in). I am also actively engaged in the Stanford Latino community and can’t wait to meet all the incoming Latin Americans!

  • Catherine Sarkis

    Catherine Sarkis

    Home Country:
    Switzerland and France

    Major:
    Economics, Philosophy
    Minor in Data Science

    Honors Thesis Program: Ethics in Society

    Catherine Sarkis

    Home Country:
    Switzerland and France

    Major: Economics, Philosophy
    Minor in Data Science

    Honors Thesis Program: Ethics in Society

    Introduction

    On campus, I’m involved with the Stanford Economics Association, Stanford Women in Finance, and Stanford Law School. Academically, I’m most interested in economic policy and moral philosophy (particularly the ethics of autonomous systems). Feel free to reach out, especially if you’re a European or French-speaking student! 🙂

  • Stephan Sharkov

    Stephan Sharkov

    Home Country:
    Russia

    Major:
    MS&E co-term, Major in CS, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Stephan Sharkov

    Home Country:
    Russia

    Major:
    MS&E co-term, Major in Computer Science, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    I am a junior from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. On campus I am a Section Leader (TA) for CS106A and CS106B, as well as part of Computer Science + Social Good, and Club Swimming. I recently got accepted into MS&E co-term, which allows you to start your Master degree while finishing your undergrad.

  • Manuka Stratta

    Manuka Stratta

    Home Country:
    Belgium

    Major:
    Computer Science, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Senior (2022)

    Manuka Stratta

    Home Country:
    Belgium

    Major:
    Computer Science, Minor in Economics

    Year:
    Senior (2022)

    Introduction

    Hi, I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Economics. I grew up in Belgium but am originally from Argentina/Italy. I’m involved in a few clubs on campus including StanfordXR (VR/AR club), Swingtime (swing dance group), and CS+Social Good. I’m really interested in applying Machine Learning to the areas of climate change, healthcare, and green/autonomous transportation.

  • Rayan Sud

    Rayan Sud

    Home Country:
    India

    Major:
    BS in Physics

    MS Coterm in MS&E (Energy & Environment)

    Rayan Sud

    Home Country:
    India

    Major:
    BS in Physics

    MS Coterm in MS&E (Energy & Environment)

    Introduction

    I live in the international student co-op (Hammarskjold), a fun communal space for people from all over the world to live together and share cultures. I was a very active member of the Stanford Student Space Initiative, a rocketry and engineering club on campus. I am a physics major but did SLE as a frosh and spend >50% of my time on the humanities and social sciences.

  • Aaryan Sukhadia

    Aaryan Sukhadia

    Home Country:
    Indonesia

    Major:
    Math (with honors), Minor in Physics

    Year:
    Frosh (2025)

    Aaryan Sukhadia

    Home Country:
    Indonesia

    Major:
    Math (with honors), Minor in Physics

    Year:
    Frosh (2025)

    Introduction

    I’m a freshman who’s interested in math, physics and education in general (I want to be a professor!). I’ve been involved with the Stanford Space Initiative, Queer Student Resources and the Undergraduate Math Organization.

  • Nadin Tamer

    Nadin Tamer

    Home Country:
    Turkey

    Major:
    Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) + Education

    Year: Junior (2023)

    Nadin Tamer

    Home Country:
    Turkey

    Major:
    Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) + Education

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    Hi there! I’m Nadin, a current junior from Turkey studying CS & Education 🙂 Outside of class, I’m involved (to various degrees) with human-computer interaction research, the section leading program, CS for social good initiatives & the women in CS community. Some of my favorite Stanford pastimes include naps on Meyer Green, late night In-n-Out runs, and eating the lunch specials at Wilbur dining!

  • Tim Wu

    Tim Wu

    Home Country:
    Canada

    Major:
    BEng Bioengineering, MS MS&E Coterm

    Year: Junior (2023)

    Tim Wu

    Home Country:
    Canada

    Major:
    BEng Bioengineering, MS MS&E Coterm

    Year:
    Junior (2023)

    Introduction

    Heyo! Junior at Stanford. My interests revolve around healthcare, finance, and the startup ecosystem here. On campus, involved with ASES/BASES, taught a course with Stanford Biodesign, ran the 100K Startup Challenge, lab research, and invest in student founders with Rough Draft Ventures. I’ve spent time at Carbon Health, SIRUM, and (soon to be) Jane Street!

  • Vivian Zhu

    Vivian Zhu

    Home Country:
    Australia (Sydney!) and China (Shanghai/Hangzhou)

    Major:
    International Relations (specializing in East and South Asia & International Security) and East Asian Studies, minoring in Economics.

    Vivian Zhu

    Home Country:
    Australia (Sydney!) and China (Shanghai/Hangzhou)

    Major:
    International Relations (specializing in East and South Asia & International Security) and East Asian Studies, minoring in Economics.

    Introduction

    My non-academic interests are: listening to K-Pop and podcasts, reading Chinese novels, photography, and cooking. Talk to me if you’re interested in competitive debating with the Stanford Debate Society, learning (and tutoring) Asian languages, International Relations/policy research, and not biking on campus.