Basics:
Name: Shamira Quiñones
Year: Junior
Hometown: Chicago, IL. I was raised in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Birthday: December 24, 1995. I’m a Christmas Eve baby!
Heritage: Afro-Latina
Major: Public Policy
UIC Life:
Local or Commuter?
Local
Why did you choose UIC?
I transferred to UIC because they had my major and I knew I would be happier paying money for a college experience that I would actually enjoy.
What are you involved with on campus?
Nothing as of now, but I hope to be involved in Greek life, Her Campus, and one of the dance terms.
What are your plans for next year?
My plans for next year are to study aboard and graduate!
What are your plans after graduation?
I want to go to law school and get a teacup pig.
Fun Facts:
Describe yourself in three words.
1. Determined
2. Free Spirited
3. Confident
Interesting fact?
Interesting fact about me is that I founded the student lead movement March for MAP, which allowed for the senate to pass the bill SB 2059 which gave student MAP grant funding for the fiscal year 2016 – 2017.
Current go to song?
Anything by Jhene Aiko.
Something that you would change about your self?
I would change my “tell all” facial expressions.
One thing you would tell high school your high school self?
Chill OUT.
Biggest Pet Peeve?
When people touch my hair. I HATE that.
Love Life:
Interested in?
Men
Relationship Status?
Single
Celebrity Crush?
Shia Lebouf
Favorite Pick-Up Line?
I don’t have a pick up line. *Starts to laugh*
Ideal First Date?
Take me on an adventure and after let’s get some good a$$ cheeseburgers.