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Laila S.

SHE_HER • majoring in Political Science and Global Health Studies • class of 2024

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.


Questions to ask yourself:

  • Would the student find this person inspiring?
  • Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2016 - 2020 • Urban School of San Francisco • San Francisco, California
2021 - 2024 • Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois
I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Music, World Cultures, Women & Gender Studies, Sustainability, Race & Ethnicity, Public Speaking, Journalism, Law / Government / Policy, Global Health, Reading, History, Geography, Computer Science, College Essay Writing, Academic Coaching, and Writing.

Laila S. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Laila is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Global Health Studies at Northwestern University. She graduated from the Urban School of San Francisco in 2020 in the top 10% of her class and participated in extra curricular activities such as dance, the multicultural committee, and the Middle East North African Affinity space. Her interests lie in public health, social justice, peace and conflict studies, law and policy, and the arts.

Watch Laila S. break down a subject they’re passionate about.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

Northwestern University

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT (SO FAR)

Published a PRIO paper about migrant arrivals and host community trust.

FAVORITES

What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?

What is your dream job?

What is a passion project you’re working on or have created in the past?

What’s something about yourself that isn’t obvious right away?