I chose my major because … of my care for people and my willingness to help others. Also, my passion for children and love for medicine in general played a major role in my decision to go into medicine.
My favorite class or professor at NIU is … Biology 355 with Dr. Richard Hahin. His dedication and passion for helping students reach their potential is amazing. His ability to connect with his students and meet them at their individual intellectual levels is most impressive. After taking BIOS 355 with him during the fall of 2008, I decided to become an active member with the Minorities in Science Association (MSA), as well as take his BIOS 481 “Vision and the Visual System” course that’s offered during the spring semester. I’ve been privileged to come in contact with a professor with such an extensive background as his.
My favorite thing to do on campus is ... relax between classes near Ellington’s in the Holmes Student Center. It’s a comfortable area to get reading done and study as well as to watch television while waiting between classes.
Outside of the classroom, my favorite thing at NIU that really enhances my experience here is … the university’s “Unity in Diversity” theme. I am a firm believer in diversity and multiculturalism. Being at NIU, I have learned to accept and value the similarities and differences in people, ideas and opinions. Our walks of life may be different, but our beliefs are very much the same.
When I have free time, I like to … hang out with friends and spend time reading. I also like to spend time with my family and loved ones.
One thing I wish I knew about actual college life before I got here is … that I would meet people who would take an active interest in my life and help me to expand my interest in the lives of others. Many of my most memorable experiences at NIU have prepared me for a lifetime of challenges that I will conquer and endure.
One positive thing I have learned about myself since coming to NIU is … that I have an impact on every individual I come in contact with. It is essential for me to strive for every goal I have and continue to make a positive impact on society no matter what obstacles that may lie before me.
If I was guaranteed success, I would ... be practicing medicine as a pediatrician at a hospital in Chicago. I would be spending time giving back to my community and uplifting the minds of children who have big dreams. Also as a part of my life plan, I would be married, raising a family and continuing to build my relationship with God.
After graduation, I plan to … go to medical school somewhere in Chicago and eventually be a pediatrician and work at Rush Presbyterian Hospital.
The one NIU experience I will always remember will be ... the 2008 Presidential Election. Words would never fully express the emotions that overcame my heart as I watched such a historical event take place. President Barack Obama has been a true inspiration and a living testament of what it means to be dream big dreams and work hard to watch them become a reality.
Area of Study: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
Graduation Date: December 2009
Hometown: Chicago
High School: Dunbar Vocational Career Academy
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