Meet Weyimi Agbeyegbe ’25 Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.

Office of Communications and Public Affairs
April 22, 2025

Weyimi Agbeyegbe ’25
Hometown: Atlanta
Major: Business administration

Why did you choose to come to W&L?
I chose to come to W&L because of the opportunities they offered. Being able to play for a great soccer team, along with top-tier academics and an amazing network of alumni, made it impossible for coming to W&L to be a bad decision. I’d say it’s definitely worked out, and I experienced way more than I thought W&L had to offer originally.

What are your hobbies/interests? How has W&L helped you develop and pursue them?
One of my biggest hobbies/interests is fashion and has been since a young age. I’ve always been interested in sneakers and even had a shoe reselling business back in middle school. I wouldn’t say W&L directly has helped me develop this passion, but the opportunities and experiences I have been lucky enough to have are part of the reasons my interest in fashion has grown. I feel comfortable to express myself on campus and try out new things, allowing my fashion taste to evolve during my time here. Additionally, through W&L I was able to go abroad to Paris and take a class called Fashion and Business, where we got to explore the intersection of business and fashion while living in the fashion capital of the world. As I said, I wouldn’t say that W&L has had a direct impact on my interest in fashion, but the experience W&L has provided me with has allowed me to pursue my hobbies in the best way possible.

Have you studied abroad during your time at W&L? Where did you go, and how was your experience?
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to study abroad in Paris during the winter of my junior year. I knew early that I wanted to study abroad, and after looking at the possible options, I knew Paris was where I wanted to be. I had an amazing time over there and was able to practice my French while also immersing myself in the culture. Fashion and football (soccer) are two of my passions, and I was able to pursue these to the fullest. I went to Paris Fashion Week and watched some shows and also was able to see Paris St. Germain play in person, as well as play pickup soccer throughout my time there. I was also able to explore other cities during my time abroad, including Madrid, Barcelona, Spain, Ibiza, Malta, London and a couple others. No matter where you go, there are so many things to do and a multitude of unique experiences that you won’t get staying here in Lexington. There’s a reason so many W&L students go abroad, and I’d recommend it to any student, even if it’s just during Spring Term.

How have your experiences at W&L prepared you for post-graduate success?
W&L is an incredibly unique place: fewer than 2,000 students and located in rural Virginia but with a vast network of connections that reach across the world. Coming into Washington and Lee, I had heard of the great network that was available, but only really started to understand how large it was my sophomore year. Through the Office of Career and Professional Development and older graduates I was able to build my network in a way I had never thought possible, meeting some great people and learning so much along the way. It’s a little crazy to think I’ll soon be on the other side of this network, receiving calls from students and giving advice, but I think this is what makes it so great. Most alumni I talked to could all remember when I was in their shoes and how helpful other alumni were to them in talking about how to navigate the professional world. I only hope I can help out future students on their path to post-graduate success, the same way I was helped by those who came before me.

What do you like about being a DIII athlete?
It’s tough to put into words how much I have enjoyed my time playing soccer at W&L, and I know I will look fondly on my time spent on the team for the rest of my life. However, I still remember when I wasn’t even planning on coming to W&L and, instead, going to a DI school to play soccer. I had been planning on going to a DI program, preferably an Ivy until COVID-19 hit and created some issues for my recruiting process. Suddenly, spots that were available were closing up, and schools couldn’t come see you play due to travel restrictions. W&L was always one of the schools that was clear with me upfront that they wanted me, and after much thought, I committed — before I had even visited the school. Turned out to be one of the best decisions I could’ve made.

Coming here, I was able to be a large contributor to the team from the minute I stepped on campus, while being able to enjoy my social life and meet as many people as I wanted to. During my career, we’ve traveled to Las Vegas, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, the Appalachian Mountains and so many other cool spots, and I still had time for my studies and social activities. I guess what I’m trying to say is how great of a balance DIII sports offers, especially W&L. Being able to genuinely be a student-athlete is an experience a lot of DI athletes are not able to have, as it can become similar to a full-time job, while their academics and social lives take a back seat. I will say, it does help to play on a high-performing team with great teammates and a great coaching staff, but that only makes the moments off the field that much more enjoyable, as we’re winning but having fun while doing it.

Fun fact:
I have triple-nationality: the U.S., England and Nigeria!