With SGA elections rapidly approaching, Her Campus UH decided to let y’all get to know our presidential candidates a little bit better. Being involved in your campus community is an amazing opportunity—one that we as students should grab hold of! Think about the issues that are important to you- textbook prices, mental health resources, parking- and find a candidate who shares your point of views!
Voting Days: February 28 – March 2
Shawn Bhatia |C.T Bauer College of Business, Finance
Where he can be found | Student Center South food court
Thoughts on the Future | “My future career plans aren’t completely solidified but I hope to be in a position where I can create the most value for my community. My eventual goal is to run for public office but I feel like you can never tell what’s going to happen in the future.”
- Goals are part of the reason you’re running for office, I presume. What’s one of your goals/ things you want to work on if you get elected?
I want to be able to represent students who normally aren’t represented in SGA, most students who attend the University of Houston are commuters, and yet these people are the least likely to be involved or catered towards. The University as a whole needs to involve commuters more with campus activities. We believe the SGA should create a committee specifically dealing with the struggles commuters face day-to-day on campus.
- Your running mate! Why did y’all decide to run together? What is your favorite thing about that person?
Where do I start with Seth? I’ve gotten the chance to know Seth very well over the last year and he is such a genuine guy. I’ve never seen a person so passionate and committed to the University of Houston. He’s involved in Greek Life, Cub Camp, and so many other activities on campus. We ultimately decided to run together because of our different backgrounds and ability to work together. My favorite thing about Seth is that he’s a very pragmatic person and looks at all different viewpoints before making a decision. I’m proud to call him my friend and have in our team.
- What are some of the organizations that you’re involved with on campus?
During my time at UH I’ve been the Vice President of the College Republicans and the President of the Sikh Student Association. I’d encourage every single student to find that organization that they are passionate about and run with it. If I never joined College Republicans, I would’ve never found that community that cared about me and wanted me to succeed. It truly is something special when you find that community.
- Let’s talk about midday coffee fixes: What are the places that a UH student should hit up on and off campus? What drink is the one the barista probably has memorized as your drink at this point?
I’m actually not that big of a coffee person but I LOVE FOOD. I would highly recommend that every single student check out Jus Mac and Tacos A Go Go.
- Last thing! What’s your elevator pitch for why people should vote for you?
If you’re looking for someone with a combination of professional experience, involvement in student organizations, and school then I’d say vote for me! My team’s promise is that we will never waste our advocacy on issues which cannot be done, nor will we promise things which cannot be delivered. We’re really looking forward to getting