Nicole Buenzli

Nicole's Territory

International Students

U.S. Students Abroad

U.S. Territories

Nicole Buenzli

Associate Director of Admissions
Coordinator of International Admissions and Recruitment
Telephone: 920-832-7067
Email: nicole.buenzli@lawrence.edu
Skype Name: Lawrence International Admissions

Hometown: Marinette, WI

Undergraduate Major: Psychology & Human Development

Words that describe Lawrence: challenging, individualized, beautiful, social, enriching

Words that describe Lawrence students: smart, funny, engaging, curious, open-minded

The best thing about Appleton: I love that Appleton is located in such a beautiful part of the country. The river, parks, and trails provide endless opportunities for those who enjoy activities outdoors. I love the coffee shops downtown and access to numerous cultural events -- both on and off campus.

My Favorite Things About Lawrence University: “Few colleges and universities have a first year requirement as stimulating and intellectually potent as Freshman Studies at Lawrence University.” The first academic experience students have forces them to break down the barriers between schools of thought and encourages them to think outside of the educational box they may have been limited to in the past.

Advice to students: Enjoy the process of choosing a college! The ultimate question is not which college wants you, but which college do YOU want. When looking at schools, keep these questions in mind: Do you learn best in discussion and interactive classes or in lectures? How important to you is the ability to work closely with faculty? How much flexibility do you need, want, and can you handle in a curriculum? Are you self-disciplined or do you need to be pushed to do your work? After you ask yourself all of these questions, you may have a better idea of what you are looking for in a college. In the end, though, you may walk away from a school and know that it is the perfect fit for you with no knowledge of why. Go with that feeling and enjoy the ride.

Internationalism: The international community at Lawrence is wonderful. We have such a vibrant and unique group of students that add so much to campus. I love talking with prospective international students because I have a chance to hear about where they come from and the unique dynamics they will bring to the campus environment. Often students are nervous about attending college in the United States and it puts them at ease when they discover the community here is very supportive and welcoming. The commitment Lawrence has to internationalism is noteworthy. And as they discover as students, we all can learn a lot from each other -- whether you are from Wisconsin, Michigan, Oregon, India, Romania, or Brazil.