Senior
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Why did you chose Central?
I chose Central because of the people at Central. The feeling of being part of a community that everyone who is part of it wants you be success is why I chose to go to Central. Every time I get asked this question the first thing that comes to mind is Matt Diehl and the people in the admissions office.
Favorite professor and why?
Well I don’t know where to start. Honestly, I like most of my professors but I can say my top three profs are Jim Zaffiro, George (Uwaoma Nwaogu), and Andrew Green. Dr. Zaffiro is a laid back dude who knows a lot and I can go to him when I need advice. George is smart, funny, outgoing you can never be bored in his class plus he brings cheesecake when a fellow student has a birthday.Â
Who are your go-to musical artists ?
Well I listen to almost everything except hard rock it hurts my head. But my go-to artists in Hip-hop & Rap, I’m talking about Drake, Migos, Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, B.I.G Sean. Not forgetting 2 Chainz and 6Lack. I don’t listen to a lot of country but I know a lot of songs because of some of my friends listens to it. But I listen a lot of AfroBeats and other music that you don’t hear on the radio here in the U.S. In AfroBeats I like WiZkid, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Nasty C, Mr. Eazi, Diamond Platnumz, Praiz, Maleek Berry, and Patoranking. I also Enjoy Batchata and Reggaeton and my to go artists are Remeo Santos, Aventura, Prince Royce, J Balvin, Murda, Yandel, Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, and Farruko. Yeah it’s weird right?
You’re majoring in international studies/political science because?
I enjoy how the two are interconnected also I like learning about the things that goes on in politics practicality here in U.S but also in the third world countries. George and Jim can tell you more about the things that goes on in third world countries politics they are hilarious. I decided to major in international studies and focus on politics because I hope someday I would work for an international organization such as, the United nations or continue to go on graduate school for international law .
Which of your parents are you most like and why?
I like both of my parents but I like my mom because she is chill like me.
Most memorable part of your trip to Tanzania last spring?
The most memorable part of the trip was the first night we were in Kigoma. I went to the toilet and I forgot to take toilet paper so I sneaked my head out the door and called Hobs to bring me the toilet paper so everyone laughed so hard because they knew I forgot to take with me.
What’s your favorite smell in the whole world?
Honestly, my mom’s cooking especially when I’m starving.
What’s your favorite family tradition?
Definitely, when everyone gets together for Eid when my Aunts and Uncles, cousins are at my house. I say that because the food is deliciously awesome! So we do this every year.
What’s your favorite book you’ve ever read?
The Black Banner
What was the last picture you took on your phone?
It’s a picture of Jaffin Active Stool that I saw on Officemax I want it for my room.
Favorite TV Show
Shooter and Arrow
What is it like to play for Coach Laidlaw?
Playing under Garry has been an interesting time for me. I have learned a lot about myself while playing for Coach Laidlaw and I say this because I like how he makes you as an individual challenge yourself to be better as the season goes on or as the years go by. Really It has been an honor playing for him and I hope as this season we can win the conference and see the same excitement I saw in his eyes when we beat Simpson for the first time 8 years in overtime.
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central soccer?
Not the two miles but my favorite part is giving crap to coach Willy, also giving my teammates nicknames that sticks for the next four years they going to be there.
“Ten years from now I’ll…
If not working for an international organization I will probably be in a military.
Favorite food from Central Market
I’m not a picky eater but not that it matters it’s not the Chicken wrap. But I like the desserts.
Bucket list
-Chill with the current U.S President. (But me and the guy don’t see eye to eye.)
-Win the Iowa Conference
-Win Nationals
-Travel the world
-Ride a train
-Have a beach house in Zanzibar
