First-Year Leaders

Rafa Mobarak

Senior from Dallas, Texas
Biology

List some clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Pre-Dental Association, AED, Chemistry Student Association, Persian Culture Society

List some of your hobbies.
Workout, sing, write, spend time with the family (as much as I can), give my peers the wisest advice I can offer, and coffee...well Starbucks to be exact.

List something unique about yourself.
At age 17, I grew my first gray hair. I'm proud of it too.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I was offered by the university and I noticed how much of an opportunity First-Year Leaders have to teach underclassmen that really look up to you.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
From day one starting practicing your time management skills and stay on top of your class reading assignment. It's nothing like high school.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
I wish I lived on campus. I feel as if student that lived on-campus had more school spirit and appreciated the school more.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
I like the diversity that the school offers and how the school, in general, conditions students to work to their fullest potential.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
I wanted to be close my family. I also wanted to stay within an area that would offer opportunities to enrich my knowledge of dentistry, the fields I would like to pursue my career in.

What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
My favorite UT Dallas experience was becoming an officer in a student organization. I enjoy helping others that are wanting to pursue the same career as me.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
I learned that there are so many resources on a college campus that can further your knowledge and make you more prepared when stepping into the real world as a professional

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
I either listen to music or workout or hang out with some the few people I have the most respect for.

 

Updated: July 9, 2009