Sania Mohamed Sheifuddin

United Arab Emirates and India

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Undergraduate: Junior

Major(s): Biology

Minor(s): Psychology

Team: Toyota

Languages: Hindi, Malayalam, and English

Hobbies: Listening to music, sports, reading, and watching movies.  

Why I became a mentor: As an international student myself, I can understand and relate to the struggles of moving to a new place and adapting to life here. I want to help other students who might go through a similar feeling. Through IPMP I was able to meet many people and make good friends by attending the different events that took place throughout the year and it helped me adjust to the environment and break out of my shell. IPMP is beneficial in so many ways and helped me get more involved with campus activities and other volunteer work as well. 

Bio: I was born in Kerala, India and travelled to the United Arab Emirates when I was a year old.  I have lived in Dubai for most of my life so travelling all the way here to IUPUI for my undergraduate studies was definitely out of my comfort zone. However, I have learnt so much the past year from all the activities, volunteer work and IPMP.  I am a sophomore at IUPUI and I am majoring in biology. I am currently on the pre med track and I aspire to be a doctor in the near future.  

Favorite spot on campus: Campus Center

Favorite thing about IUPUI: IUPUI is a very diverse campus that provides ample amounts of opportunities to all students in different fields thus helping them achieve their respective dreams. 

One piece of advice: To all the freshmen students I would advise you to get out of your comfort zone and get involved with the different campus activities.