Solomon Ladipo

Nigeria

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Undergraduate: Sophomore

Major(s): Mechanical Engineering Technology

Minor(s): Africana Studies

Team: Lamborghini

Languages: Yoruba and English

Hobbies: Playing soccer, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. 

Why I became a mentor: I want to be able to help incoming students know and understand what is available to them on campus to help them succeed. I just want the mentees to feel like they have someone they can talk and  relate with.  

Bio: I come from Nigeria in Western Africa. I’m currently a sophomore at IUPUI, studying Mechanical Engineering Technology with a minor in Africana Studies. I am an Olaniyan scholar and I am passionate about learning and making a difference in my field of study.

Favorite Spot on Campus: The game room in the lower level of the  campus center is my favorite spot on campus.

My advice: A piece of advice I would give to freshmen is to always make and follow your schedule. To succeed in college time management is key and will help you go a long way in every aspect of your life.