To know Emmanuel Elijah is to love him. His attitude, politeness, and athletic physique are sure to grab anyone’s undivided attention. Emmanuel is currently a Sophomore from Revelle College. Aside from his studies in Molecular Biology he is a busy athlete on the UCSD Track and Field team. Although Emmanuel remains humbled, his speedy race times speak for themselves. Emmanuel runs the 100 (10.86 sec) and 200 meter (22.2) sprint races. Emmanuel Elijah is the type of person that can handle many tasks and execute each one gracefully. His natural optimism, dedication and love of life inspired me to highlight him as this week’s Campus Celebrity.
Q: Where are you originally from?
A: Manteca, California.
Q: What are your goals for this Track season?
A: I hope to accomplish a 10.6-10.7 in the 100 meters and a 21.7 in the 200m and also to score at podium at the Conference meet.
Q: What do you study?
A: I major in Molecular Biology and might minor in Psychology.
Q: What’s your dream job?
A: My dream job is to be an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: “If we live for the acceptance of others, we’ll die from their rejection.” –Lecrae
Q: How do you relax after a busy day?
A: I like to play basketball or just listen to music and reflect.
Q: Can you describe your perfect weekend?
A: It would include waking up without an alarm but not waking up too late so that I haven’t wasted any of the day. Then it would include just hanging out and messing with friends and doing stupid stuff together like the show Impractical Jokers. Then I’d go to the Cheesecake Factory so that I could eat all the cheesecake I want and then maybe buy some shoes, watch a movie and just have a chill night.