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standard of education that they upheld,” says Sheneni. “I wanted to be challenged– both academically and theologically. I wanted a place where I could learn as much as I could so that I could then return home and share my knowledge with the children of Nigeria. When I heard about Providence, I knew that all of my goals could be achieved.”
In early January 2017, Sheneni enrolled as a student at Providence, and his family saved up enough money for him to buy a ticket to fly to California. For the first time in his life, Sheneni boarded a plane, not knowing when he would return home.
“Flying to the U.S. was the most exciting moment of my life,” recalls Sheneni. “I remember looking outside my window
as we descended into Los Angeles and thinking, ‘In a few minutes, I’ll be stepping on to American soil. The dream I had as a young child is about to fulfilled.”
After being met by Providence’s staff at the terminal, Sheneni drove to the campus in
Pasadena and has remained in the U.S. ever since. While he misses his family, Sheneni has spent the last two years absorbing himself in American culture and adjusting to a new life as a student in the U.S.
“When I first came to Providence, the
first couple of weeks were difficult for me because things were so different here than in Nigeria, especially when it came to food. I had never eaten a burger before, so some of the students took me to In-N-Out, and it was really good. I think there’s a video on Facebook of me online eating my first In-N-Out burger.”
From joining the Men’s Soccer team, participating in Cross Country track meets, and serving as a student life Resident Advisor (RA), Sheneni has become a vital member of the community and has taken full advantage of the unique opportunities that a Providence education has provided.
Academically, Sheneni has excelled in his classes, gaining both the respect of his professors, and the recognition of his