Meet Our Global Colonials

RMU is proud to welcome students from all across the globe!

Ahmed Alsahli
Fullbright Scholar

Home Country: Libya
Major: MS in Information Systems Management
What clubs and organization are you a part of and how have they been beneficial to you?
I am in the process of joining the soccer shots club where I can coach children how to play soccer.
What do you like about RMU?
The big small! In other words, RMU is offering everything that any big university is offering on a small scale. I like the idea that everyone knows everyone and I like the good environment at the school. Another very good point is how the professors care about us and follow up with every student.
Why did you choose RMU? 
RMU is a good school in the field of MIS. Additionally, again, the idea of "Big small" is really something I was looking for.

Chelsea de Jager

Home Country: Grimsby Ontario
Major: MS in Taxation
Have you participated in any internships? How have they prepared you for your field of study?
Yes, one at Koppers and one at Grossman Yanak & Ford. They definitely have prepared me!
What clubs and organization are you a part of and how have they been beneficial to you?
AFA - informative meeting about how to go about obtaining a career in accounting, and steps towards taking the CPA exam. SAAC - staying connected with the athletes and being a leader for each team.
What do you like about RMU?
Everything! The people, the campus, the classes, the opportunities.
Why did you choose RMU?
Soccer scholarship.
What has been your favorite event/activity on campus?
Super Saturday, campus events and when RMU Mens Basketball upset Kentucky.

Hael Rajab

Home Country: Saudi Arabia
Major: Software Engineering
What clubs and organization are you a part of and how have they been beneficial to you?
President of Saudi Club at Robert Morris University.
What do you like about RMU?
Provide the students the opportunity for success!
Why did you choose RMU?
Convenience for me in every way.
What has been your favorite event/activity on campus?
Kick off Party, International Dinner, and Saudi National Day.

Ojocheyi Okoaye

Home Country: Lagos, Nigeria
Major: MS in Information Systems Management
Have you participated in any internships? How have they prepared you for your field of study?
I do have plans to participate in an internship program towards the very end of my study here. I feel RMU is preparing me for my field of study.
What do you like about RMU?
To be super honest, everything. The reason why I am doing well at the moment is because everything seems to fit around me well enough. 
Why did you choose RMU?
I wanted to study in an environment that was completely different from back home in Nigeria. I looked at a lot of places and I saw many good options but they all seemed to remind me of my home country, I wanted a different experience. I ended up on the RMU website, I don't remember how and I had to trust all that was said on the site. When I did show up to the school, and the classes started, that's what really blew me away.
What has been your favorite event/activity on campus?
I have been here for about 7 months now and I have seen a lot of them, the school really goes through a lot to make these activities happen for international or domestic students it's very hard to pick one.

Xin Fang Mak

Home Country: Penang, Malaysia 
Major: MS Information Systems Management 
Have you participated in any internships? How have they prepared you for your field of study?
I have had previous internships while completing my Bachelors and am actively looking for an internship at the moment. Career services organizes different events to help students understand what potential employers are looking for and tips to build a good resume. Faculty members are always there to help students and offer good advice. 
What clubs and organization are you a part of and how have they been beneficial to you?
Top Secret Colonials 
What do you like about RMU?
The supportive faculty members and campus size.
Why did you choose RMU?
Affordable tuition and the high accreditations.
What has been your favorite event/activity on campus?
The Activities Fair!

Yazeed Albader

Home Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Major: Manufacturing Engineering
What clubs and organization are you a part of and how have they been beneficial to you?
1- Outdoor Adventure Club. This club offers a lot of fun activities with students on and off campus, and has helped me to meet new people. 
2- Saudi Student Club. I am very involved in this organization because we have more than 400 Saudi students at RMU, and by participating in this club I get to meet new people from my country which really makes me proud. 
What do you like about RMU?
The supportive faculty members and campus size. I like how our campus is smaller and doesn't have too many students unlike other universities who have a large number of students. I like small communities where I can get to know more people. 
Why did you choose RMU?
RMU has a great reputation and offers several highly accredited engineering majors including the one I'm studying, manufacturing engineering.
What has been your favorite event/activity on campus?
Saudi International Day!