NSU Horizons Spring 2012

64 14 HORIZONS Why did you choose NSU? I love NSU’s small classes and how supportive and helpful the faculty members are. What is the best part about being a Shark? Choosing from so many different organizations that allow me to grow as a person and give me the opportunity to serve in the community. What is your favorite NSU tradition? The annual Anything That Floats Raft Race! What NSU organizations and activities are you involved in? I am the president and founder of Locks for a Cause and a member of The President’s 64 and Rotaract. Which are you most passionate about? Locks for a Cause is an organization I started my freshman year. This organization hosts annual events during which hair stylists come to NSU and provide free haircuts. All the ponytails collected are donated to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that makes wigs for children suffering from hair loss. This organization is personal to me after my own battle with cancer and losing all my hair. I am determined to help girls raise their self-esteem while dealing with such a difficult time. What is your favorite class or who is your favorite professor? Biology is my favorite class, and Joshua Loomis has been my favorite professor thus far. He makes biology really understand- able, with actual life experiences, and is always available to help. What is your favorite place on campus? There is a small area right next to Gold Circle Lake that has several benches and is shaded by trees. I go there to study or relax. It’s perfect on a nice sunny or breezy day. What are your career aspirations? My dream is to attend NSU’s College of Dental Medicine and become a successful dentist. A smile is important, and I want to help everyone have a confident smile. What is a fun fact we should know about you? As a hobby, I am a belly dance teacher. I love dancing, and belly dancing is a great way for me to relieve some stress and get my weekly workouts done. Undergraduate Studying Biology (predental) Age: 19 Hometown: Miami, Florida Lesly Viera Lesly Viera started the organization Locks for a Cause, which collects ponytails to make wigs for children who have lost their hair.