NSU Horizons Spring 2012

12 HORIZONS 6 Graduate Student Studying Optometry Age: 25 Hometown: Cairo, Egypt George Hanna Why did you choose NSU? Being part of the Health Professions Division at NSU is a stepping stone toward my future of working with other health care professionals. It is also a beautiful campus, and this school’s reputation is growing throughout the country. What is the best part about being a Shark? The pride that you see around campus is great. People are happy to be here, and their pride shows all the time. What is your favorite NSU tradition? Fins up! What organizations and activities are you involved in? I am president of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the College of Optometry, a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometry Honor’s Society and The Presi- dent’s 64, and a former resident assistant. Which are you most passionate about? Being a member of Beta Sigma Kappa is an honor. I have worked hard to excel in my program. I am thankful to have this God-given opportunity to do well in my program and to truly love it. What is your favorite class or who is your favorite professor? Ocular Disease with Kim Reed was my favorite class. She is not only extremely intelligent, but also passionate about her job and does everything in her power to ensure the best learning environment for her students. I really look up to her. What is your favorite place on campus? The RecPlex is the perfect place to go play basketball, work out, and find some good food to eat. What are your career aspirations? I want to be the best optometrist that I can be. I have worked hard to be as knowledgeable as I can be in order to help people keep their eyes healthy. The eyes are the window to the body, and keeping your eyes healthy is an important aspect of healthy living. What is a fun fact we should know about you? I can say the alphabet backwards, and because I am Canadian, I say “zed” instead of “zee.” Optometry student George Hanna, who chose NSU because of its Health Professions Division, examines Michelle Merida, a sophomore accounting major at NSU.