Get to Know the First-Year Students

The Second Language Acquisition (SLA) program proudly welcomed three new doctoral students in the 2025–2026 academic year: Nafisa Omar, Yunhui Jeong, and Zimo Kong.

As they finish their first year in the program, they share reflections on building community, adjusting to doctoral study, and finding their place both within the SLA program and in Madison.

Visit their individual pages below to learn more about them!