Connect with our International Student Admission Ambassadors!
Get to know CMC from the students who are fully immersed in campus life! Our international student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about life in the United States and at CMC. Send your questions to Wonder or Leticia at internationalambassadors@cmc.edu.
Connect with international admission officers and current international students at our virtual events: connect.cmc.edu/portal/internationalevents.
Wonder (Yudan) Wang ’26
Hometown: Shenyang, China
Major: Economics with a Financial Economics Sequence
Campus Involvements: Lingdaoli Scholar, Robert Day Scholar, Student Investment Fund, Silicon Valley Program, and Outdoor Initiative
Why I chose CMC: I wanted the liberal arts education experience with small classes and strong community bonds, but I also wanted to prepare for the real world with abundant career resources and mentorship. CMC offers an unparalleled combination of both.
Most memorable CMC moment: On Outdoor Initiative’s Thanksgiving camping trip to Death Valley, I saw the Milky Way for the first time. We lit a campfire, and each of us shared what we were thankful for. So many touching memories of CMC donors, faculty, alums, and classmates came rushing back all at once. In that moment, I realized that without CMC, I would never have seen those beautiful stars or had those life-changing opportunities. I can’t imagine how much I would have missed if I hadn’t chosen CMC. With tremendous gratitude, I want to pass on the kindness and responsible leadership that CMC has given me.
Favorite spot on campus: The study room at Bauer is my favorite because working under the gaze of the presidents on the walls makes me super productive.
Letícia (Lele) Murer ’26
Hometown: Santa Maria, Brazil
Major: Economics & Film Studies dual
Campus Involvements: Office of Admission Tour Guide, I-Connect, College Programming Board, SOURCE, RTA, Appel Fellow, and Robert Day Scholar
Why CMC: I chose Claremont McKenna because of its supportive and tight-knit community that makes me feel at home, even though I’m about 10,000 km away from my family. I was also drawn to CMC’s emphasis on learning for the sake of doing and the countless opportunities for students to have hands-on experiences beyond the classroom. All of these things, along with its excellent liberal arts curriculum, make this school a very special place, and I feel very lucky to call it my alma mater!
Most memorable CMC moment: My favorite CMC memory is going on a sunrise hot air balloon trip with the College Programming Board (CPB)—for free! It was an experience I will cherish forever.
Favorite spot on campus: Kravis Center terraces!
