We are pleased to introduce to you all, a good friend of ours and our very first UOB brother of the week, Fatai! Fatai's interview responses are below, enjoy!
Full name: Fatai Soji Olorunsola
Age: 21
Hometown: Jonesboro, Georgia
University/occupation: University of Georgia/ Full-time student
Major/minor/certificate/concentration:
Major – Microbiology (Concentration in
Pre-med)
Minor – African Languages and Literature
Certificate – African Studies
Relationship status:
I am not currently in a relationship.
Research Interest (if
any):
I do undergraduate research in plant biology,
specifically in isolating the cell wall of plants. But after undergrad, I will
not be participating in research anymore. I went to a research convention last
year and I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The only thing that I
really enjoyed was visiting the 2 small booths for medical schools that were
present and hanging out with my friends.
Organizations/Campus
Involvement:
Minority Science Student Association
Resident Assistant
African Student Union
The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
(Peach State LSAMP)
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
Employment/Volunteerism:
Thomas Lay After School Program
International Student Life Tax Team
IMPACT
Franklin Committee Advisory
Future aspirations:
I want to become a physician
Favorite past time?
I really enjoy being around my friends. Spending time around
them has really been the highlight of my college career.
What motivates you?
A lot of things motivate me. I really want to make my family
proud. I want make sure my parents know that their hard work and efforts paid
off. The friends I have are also amazing. Seeing those people going on to do
great things makes me want to strive to be great also. With my career
specifically, I feel the need to contribute to humanity in a positive way and
to be honest, I really don’t see myself in any other image other than a doctor.
What pushes you when
things get tough?
What pushes me when
things get tough are the same things that motivate me. The encouragement of my
family and friends really helps me get through the tough times. But most
importantly, knowing that God is on my side gets me through anything that life
throws at me. The Lord would not give me anything I can’t handle and trusting
in His plan is the only way to see it through.
What’s your favorite
song currently? My favorite song has
always been Drake’s “Going in for Life”. Drake is my favorite rapper and it’s
the 8th song off ofhis mixtape, Comeback Season. It’s basically a 2
minute verse describing how he treats each session in the studio as if he’s
never going to be able to rap, because he’s going to prison for life.
Who inspires you?
My parents really inspire me. They came from Nigeria after high school in order to seek more
resources and education for their family and themselves. They’ve accomplished
so much, and it’s only right that I do the same for myself and the family.
Favorite quote?
If you could describe
yourself in one word what would it be and why?
Blessed.
When I think about everything I have, what type of person I have grown to be,
and just my day-to-day interactions in all aspects of my life, I’m grateful for
everything.
What’s your story? Where
does your motivation come from? Explain to us your background? What’s your end
goal? When you’re old and ready to retire, what do you want people to remember
you for?
I’m just a kid from Clayton County who grew up
a little bit too shy. I still remember in middle school all I wanted to do was
be popular amongst everyone. I finally made a name for myself and became cocky.
I knew it wasn’t me but I still did it anyway. Once I graduated, being popular
didn’t really matter. I still haven’t hit up a lot of people from high school
since I graduated. Then I realized that in terms of friendship/relationship,
quality is always better than quantity. I got to UGA and I not only made
quality friends but I also made a family. And I’ve developed my passion of
medicine and healthcare along the way.
I think once I retire I would want to start a charter or private
school for juveniles (around high school level) that want a career in the
pre-health disciplines (pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-dent, PA, public health,
scientists, etc). With everything that is going on in the USA right now (referring
to the police brutality and riots), I think the best thing to combat the
negativity is education. They’ll still have to complete English and Social
Studies classes but the bulk of classes would be science, math and social
science related. I think giving juveniles a second chance will greatly improve
the disparities at hand. Not only will it get them out of the tough situations
that they’re in, but they will be able to mentor other adolescents that find
themselves in the same place that they were in before they came into the
program.
Random Comments,
Concerns, and/or Questions:
Everybody talks about
how hard UGA (college) is. The struggle humbles you and teaches you how to be
grateful and appreciate every single thing in life. Cherish it because it’s
going to bittersweet when undergrad is over with GOOO DAWGS!
Social Media:
Instagram: @effinfatai
Twitter: @SheFillinMe
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