NSU Horizons Spring 2013

Meet NSU’s Campus Leaders Age: 19 Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada What program are you in? I am in the legal studies program. Why did you choose NSU? The legal studies program made me want to attend NSU. This major is only offered at one other university in Florida. The program gives a real glimpse of what law school is like. Plus, these classes mirror the classes of the law program. On the undergradu- ate level, students learn legal research. This helps students get ahead in the legal research class offered in law school. What is the best part about being a Shark? Everyone really cares about each other! Professors are very approach- able and always help you. Because the undergraduate population is small, students get to know each other quite well. What is your favorite NSU tradition? My favorite tradition is Electric Water Works sponsored by SGA. This fun-filled water party has everything—water slides, foam pits, and laser lights. It’s a great event because students are always im- mersed in books, and this allows us to be kids again! What organizations and activities are you involved in? I am currently involved in SGA and ABLAZE, which is a religious organization. I am also involved with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), where I am a student ambassador on the Student Advisory Council of the Florida branch of AAUW. I was a member of the mock trial team in my freshman year. I also served as an undergraduate student ambassador for a year. Which organization or activity are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about the SGA. I have served two years in this organization. It’s amazing how much impact it has around campus. For instance, SGA initiated the process that created street names and put them on signs on the campus. What made you decide to become involved in the SGA? I believe the SGA has a direct impact on the student body. I wanted to be a part of a change—and this change is the SGA. As the SGA executive secretary, I deal with internal affairs including organizing SGA retreats, administering leadership development meetings with representatives of various depart- ments, and leading the Freshmen Council. What is your favorite class or who is your favorite professor? I loved Legal Research and Trial Advocacy with Timothy Dixon, J.D. This class was extremely strenuous. However, I learned so much on how to research various legal sources. I also loved advocating my side of the case by presenting opening arguments and examining witnesses. This class will surely give me a leap ahead of fellow law students. What is your favorite place on campus? I love the Gold Circle Lake on NSU’s main campus. My friends and I have little picnics near the lake and enjoy the view. What are your career aspirations? I want to become a lawyer. What else should we know about you? I am a Scandal fanatic! Shonda Rhimes, the series’ creator and writer, is fantastic. The actors, Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, are outstanding as well. 4 HORIZONS NSU’s student leaders are a driving force on campus. In this issue, Horizons profiles two students in the Undergraduate Student Government Association. Reshma Daniel is proud of the impact the SGA has around campus. Reshma Daniel EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION