After moving from Mexico to Pelahatchie to go to high school, Cheyla Muñoz Ramos has earned the highest honor bestowed upon a student during college commencement - serving as the Presidential Standard Bearer. Ramos, who was selected for the honor at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) based on academic achievement, leadership and campus involvement, served as the Presidential Standard Bearer at USM’s Spring 2023 Commencement. In addition, Ramos finished with the highest grade point average of all USM graduation candidates.
Ramos graduated with a double major in International Studies and French through USM’s Honors College. Originally born in Minnesota to Mexican-American parents, she spent most of her childhood in Veracruz, Mexico. She moved to the United States about seven years ago to attend high school in Pelahatchie.
Ramos says she chose to pursue International Studies in college because it intrigued her to learn more about the world as she took classes in different fields such as religion, anthropology, history, English, geography and more.
“After moving to the United States, I had to learn English, which sparked my interest in learning other foreign languages. I started my college career by taking a French class, but I added French as a double major after studying abroad during my freshman year,” said Ramos. “Studying what I did was a great decision, and I will be forever thankful with my younger self for deciding on this pathway.”
While at USM, she studied abroad in France in USM’s Château program in Strasbourg. Now, she is fully tri-lingual.
“From studying abroad to working in the Language Hub and being able to participate in L’AF (the French Club), I feel accomplished and thankful for all the growth opportunities I’ve had at USM,” said Ramos, “Most of my professors have been incredibly supportive, and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to study in their classrooms.”
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