Meet Adaolisa from Nigeria, our spotlight for this week’s #HumansOfOISS!

Adaolisa is a Master student in International and Development Economics, marking her inaugural experience studying abroad. Her adaptability in a new country is truly remarkable. In just two days, she tackled settling into her new life - from household essentials to a new phone number, bank account, and grocery shopping. It’s a stark contrast to my initial struggles when I arrived in New Haven, grappling with unfamiliar transport, jet lag, and the maze of grocery stores.

Happy Friday everyone! #humansofoiss this week, let me introduce Antimo Lucarelli from Department of Philosophy ;-)

1. Could you share a memorable moment from your first day on Yale’s campus

When I arrived and saw Yale’s campus for my first time, I was overwhelmed by how effective it is in communicating the glorious calm of education and research. I think that is the highest effect a university can hope to achieve to foster students’ aspirations. Yale’s colleges, libraries and spaces appeared to me the perfect place to study.