The resources at Gettysburg College helped Tanzanian international student Salmin Mwinjuma ’25 to smoothly transition to campus life. Now, he has been granted the opportunity to provide this same support to incoming classes of Gettysburgians.
“When I came to Gettysburg for the first time, I had international students helping me transition to college life. There’s a lot of pressure when coming to college in the U.S., but when you have other people to relate to, it helps a lot,” said Mwinjuma, a mathematical economics major and data science minor. “I now help International Student Services during First-Year Orientation, and it’s amazing to guide these students and let them know that I am a resource for them.”
In addition to his work with International Student Services, Mwinjuma believes that his role as a student supervisor at Musselman Library has shaped him into a better resource for students as well.
“I’ve grown a lot working at the library,” Mwinjuma shared. “There’s a lot of skills that I’ve had the opportunity to practice, like problem solving, leadership, and communication. The library has made me more aware of all the resources on campus that I can encourage students to utilize.”
The enduring skills that Mwinjuma has gained in these roles have motivated him to take leadership positions in student organizations, such as becoming media manager for both the International Club and the Gettysburg African Student Association.
These groups have allowed Mwinjuma to further become a positive changemaker.
“When you find yourself in a group that gives you energy and helps you move forward—whether through course work, campus jobs, or club members—it plays a big role in shaping you for the better,” Mwinjuma reflected.
Photo by Sophia Sofia Gutierrez ’26
Posted: 07/22/24