Oneyda Isabel Valle Chavarría, Fulbrighter at Rice U

WEBSITE(S)| Data Science at Rice

Program: Master's in Data Science
Home Country: Nicaragua
Universities: Universidad Thomas More
Languages: Spanish, English
Pronouns: She/Her

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, where I discovered my passion for data through my experience in the financial industry. I’m a strong believer in mentorship and shared knowledge, much of what I’ve learned comes from supervisors who invested in my growth, and I’m always happy to pay that forward. Outside of work, I enjoy trying new things, especially activities that involve movement. I recently started taking salsa and bachata classes, so I’d love to connect with fellow dancers.

What I like most about Rice/Houston

Rice campus looks gorgeous, I’m really excited to see it in person. I’ve also heard great things about how welcoming and supportive the community is.

What I like most about Fulbright

What I like most so far is how supportive the program is. From the beginning, they’ve guided me through every step. It really makes pursuing postgraduate studies abroad feel possible.

Fun Fact about me

I always start with the crust when I eat pizza.