Nawale Nachula, '28

Main extracurricular activities: President of BSU, SGA Director of DEI, AFC BIPOC FELLOW, Middlebury Consulting Group Student Consultant, Debate Social Chair, Matriculate Advising Fellow,  Model United Nations, Middlebury Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.

Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I chose Middlebury because I wanted a place where I could explore both my academic interests and my identity in a meaningful way. As someone with a multicultural background, I was drawn to Middlebury’s strong international focus and its commitment to language learning, global engagement, and interdisciplinary study. I knew I wanted to study both Film and Economics, and Middlebury’s liberal arts structure gave me the flexibility to do both while still diving into political science and French.

Beyond academics, I was really looking for a community where I could be involved, whether that’s through student radio, the Black Student Union, debate, or working with Matriculate. Middlebury isn’t perfect, but its size means students can have a real impact. That mattered to me. I didn’t just want to go somewhere prestigious, I wanted to go somewhere I could grow, challenge the culture, and help build the kind of space I wish I had growing up.

Favorite study spot? Davis Library Basement!

Favorite food in the dining hall? Falafel! 

Where did you study abroad, or where would you study abroad if you could? I plan on studying abroad in both Oxford and Paris!

Favorite Vermont spot? Lake Dunmore!

One fun fact about you or unknown talent you have: I play both the violin and the drums!