DASNR
International
Student of the Week

Home Country:
Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked nation in southern Africa. Most of the country is situated on a forested 4,000 foot plateau. Copper mining dominates the economy, and copper accounts for 80% of exports. Farming is made difficult by poor soil, though corn is an important crop.

Zambia became independent from Great Britain in 1964. The government was a one party democracy until 1991, when multi-party elections were held.

The Christian president of Zambia has declared that Zambia is a Christian country but guarantees religious freedom.


 

Cosmas Lungu
January 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Department of Environmental Science....

Cosmas Lungo, above, experiencing the snow in Stillwater.

This weeks International Student of the week is Cosmas Lungu. He is in the Department of Environmental Science and is working on his Ph.D. in Environmental Science. He is from Zambia, which is located in Southern Africa. He speaks English, Nsenga, Nyanja and Bemba which are different tribal dialects.

When he is not busy studying, he enjoys do it yourself activities such as working on computers, electronics or cars. Cosmas is a member of the Lions Club and Student of Environmental Science club. He came to Oklahoma State University because his sponsor selected OSU. He has always wanted to come to the United States to study and further his education.

His future plans include going back to Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia and continuing his teaching job. “Concentrate on your major goal of coming to the USA, study and take advantage of opportunities,” said Lungu.

His advisor is Dr. Tim O’Connell

Interview by Taryn Fast


Cosmas Lungo (above, far right) has visited several unique natural areas in Oklahoma.




In the photo above, Cosmas Lungo is exhibiting research results at Oklahoma State University.

   


Giraffes are common in Zambia.