Basic Info
Name: Shapla Shaheen
Year: Freshman
Major: Nursing       Â
Heritage: Bangladeshi
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Campus Life
Local or Commuter?
Currently living on campus at JST!
What are you involved with on campus?
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
What is your favorite thing about UIC?
The appreciation of diversity and how weâre surrounded by the city wherever we go!
Plans for after graduation?
Weâll see what happens
Fun Facts
Guilty pleasure: Chick flicks
Go-to karaoke song: Highly doubt youâd want to hear me sing
One thing you cannot live without: CHAPSTICK. Iâm not about to deal with crusty lips.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living contently with my husband and kids
What is your biggest pet peeve? UICâs top notch wi-fi service
Any special talents? Iâm a pretty artsy person and if you give me a pillow, I can guarantee you Iâll fall asleep in under 2 minutes.
Favorite makeup brand? The cheap ones
Favorite book? Blindness by Jose Saramago
What is one piece of advice that youâd give to a younger you? Pursue more and worry less
Love Life
Single or taken: Single
#mancrushmonday: Matt Bomer, but essentially any man whoâs tall, dark, and handsome (and bearded)
#womancrushwednesday: Mila Kunis
Turn on: Humor and compassion
Turn off: Arrogance and poor hygiene
Favorite pick up line: âI canât find my number; I think I lost it. Can I have yours?â (;