The Most Valuable Collegiette™ is awarded every month to members of Her Campus USF who participate the most. Members can receive points for writing articles, getting high views on their articles, attending meetings, events and promoting Her Campus. One of our MVC’s this semester is Sarah Halwani. She is a senior majoring in finance with a minor in economics. Sarah was our Events Coordinator and worked hard to plan and attend awesome events for our chapter all semester long. Find out more about this MVC below!
Her Campus: Why did you join her Campus? What do you like about it?
Sarah Halwani: “I joined HC as a New Year’s Resolution to get involved at USF back in 2012. Thankfully I ended up liking it! I love how it’s geared toward women and women empowerment during their college years. It’s very creative and unique!
HC: What’s your academic and/or career goals?
SH: “To get an internship at a financial services firm (academically speaking). In the long run, I want to work in corporate media and travel as much as I can! Also I want to learn Italian.”
HC: Who is your celebrity crush (guy or gal)?
SH: “J. Law. She embodies inner/outer perfection.”
HC: What is your favorite quote?
SH: “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”-Ayn Rand
HC: What do you turn to for inspiration?
SH: “Reading a good book often inspires me. I also like to read blogs and I recently started my own blog which I use to write when I’m feeling inspired and it also inspires me, so it’s kind of a cycle!”
HC: What are your favorite places around USF and the surrounding area? Why?
SH: “I really like the business building, and I love sitting anywhere outdoors on the benches. It is usually very serene and quiet at certain times in the day.”
HC: What advice do you have for incoming freshman?
SH: “Make lots of mistakes. It’s OK to say no. Find something you are passionate about and run with it.”
HC: What is your favorite class you’ve taken at USF?
SH: “Intro to world religions, international finance, intro to philosophy, and great performances on film.”
HC: What’s a fun fact about you?
SH: “I speak Arabic and French. I’ve lived in 4 different countries throughout my life.”
HC: Who’s your role model?
SH: “I think my role model is any woman who is driven, passionate about what she does and does it with grace.”