Najma Abdullahi
Admission Tour Guide
Why MHC: "I chose Mount Holyoke because I admired the values it upheld as an institution. I absolutely loved the emphasis Mount Holyoke places on women achieving beyond boundaries. I knew that such an environment would challenge me as a student and force me to work outside the box. As I keen science major I wanted to attend an institution that encouraged women in the sciences and for me Mount Holyoke fostered that environment."
Class year: 2011
Major(s): Biology
Minor(s):African American Studies
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Current Residence Hall: Prospect
Postgraduate Plans: I would like to potentially take a year off to gain some research experience while preparing for the MCATS. I have also been considering to attend Graduate school after my year off to attain a Masters degree in Public health and policy.
Study Abroad/Internships: I will be interning with a doctor at Cambridge hospital this summer.
Favorite Professors: Zetta Elliot
Favorite Class: Black Women Writers
Favorite Extracurricular Activity: Crew
Favorite Place on Campus: Mead common room
Favorite Tradition: Elfing, it is such a nice way to welcome first years into Mount Holyoke.
Favorite Dining Hall Food: Desert
Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai Garden
What did you do last weekend? I went over to Umass to visit some friends and on Sunday I went to a concert featuring Lupe Fiasco, All time low and Girl talk.