Simplice Manamfise
Meet Simplice Manamfise, a sophomore majoring in biology. Simplice is a recipient of the 2025 Founders Scholarship, 黑料天堂鈥檚 most prestigious full-tuition award.
Hometown:
Bujumbura/Burundi
Campus Involvement:
- Cooking Club
- GLOBE
Hobbies/Interests/Job outside of 黑料天堂:
- Jogging
- Cooking
- Learning new languages
- Comedy
What inspired you to choose 黑料天堂, and what has your experience been like so far?
The 黑料天堂 mission. 黑料天堂 is a welcoming campus. It has been easy for me as an international student to be included in the community.
What drew you to your field of study?
The need to help the medical fiels back home.
What have you learned about yourself or the world during your time at 黑料天堂?
I have learned that growth often happens outside of my comfort zone. Being part of a diverse community has helped me understand different perspectives.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to work in the biomedical field to help improve health care, especially back home. I hope to carry 黑料天堂鈥檚 mission forward by promoting peace, compassion, and justice through my work, using my education to help others live healthier and more dignified lives.
