Zil Patel

Program: Health Promotion & Fitness Management

Class: Senior

Residence: On campus

Hometown: Edison, NJ

High School: John P. Stevens High School, Edison, NJ

Memberships:

I am the President of StudentCare and Vice President of the National Wellness Institute (NWI). Also, I am the Health and Wellness Tutor for the EOF/MAP (Educational Opportunity Fund/Maximizing Academic Potential) program.

Hobbies and/or Interests:

I love to draw anything & everything, hang out with friends, listen to music, watch movies, take risks, run until I sweat bullets, take long walks until my feet hurt, take pictures, meet new people and laugh until I cry.

Career Aspirations:

After graduation, I plan on continuing my education at a graduate level, most specifically, at Physical Therapy School.

Best Advice for New Students:

You've done all the prep work -- you've gotten good grades in high school, scored well on a standardized test, and been accepted into the college you want to attend -- so enjoy all your hard work while laying the groundwork for a successful college career. Don't just fly through college with average grades like you did in high school because you'll never learn the material that you need to know for the rest of your life. Take advantage of your network of new friends and professors, have fun while learning as much as you can, and get the most out of your college experience.

My Favorite Inspirational Quote, Phrase or Advice:

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ask me why I like this quote =]