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In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May of 2015, the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club created a disaster relief fund to benefit Ramapo College students who might have extraordinary needs caused by a natural disaster, terrorist or other violent incidents, war or riot, accident or similar occurrence. For Ramapo?s Nepalese students ? the largest number of international students at the College ? the earthquakes meant that returning home for the summer and returning to Ramapo in the fall would be difficult, if not impossible.
The intent of the Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club disaster fund is to provide financial support for students who have been affected by a disaster, either natural or otherwise. The Fund can be used for incidental expenses that are necessary for a student?s ability to be successful at Ramapo, including books, food, clothing, supplies, or travel to an internship.
Thirty one Nepalese students, whose families were directly affected by the earthquake, were recipients of the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club Scholarship in 2015/2016.
Shadley, originally from Haiti, now of Atlantic City, N.J. is a Nursing major with a 4.0 GPA. She is a first-generation college student, a member of the Honors Program, and an EOF student. She is currently studying to become an EMT.
At Ramapo, Shadley has been active in several organizations including serving as a violence prevention peer in the Office of Violence Prevention, participating in the Black Student Union, and volunteering as a greenhouse assistant. She is also an e-board member for the Midnight Book Club, a member of the Nursing Club, Premed-Prehealth Club, RCNJ EMS Club, and a volunteer with Admissions.
She has also been involved in off-campus activities including volunteering with Mahwah EMS and Sister Jean’s Pantry, where she assists in packing and distributing food. She is an online tutor for math and science, a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a hospice volunteer.
Shadley’s goal is to graduate from college and become a registered nurse. She plans to work in a hospital, using her knowledge and skills to help patients in need. She also looks forward to using her Haitian Creole and French language skills to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds ensuring they feel comfortable and understood.
Myat Noe Pwint Phyu is an international student from Yangon, Myanmar studying Finance. She is a Presidential Scholarship recipient and has made the Dean’s List since her first semester at Ramapo.
Myat Noe is a member of the Honors Program, the International Student Organization, and the Sustainable Living Eco-stewardship Housing Program. She also has participated in a campus climate strike.
After graduating, she plans to sharpen her skills in the Finance sector and pursue her dream of becoming a CFA.
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