This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.
Basic Info:
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Name: Onyeka Olivia UmeadiÂ
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Year: Junior
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Major: Biological Sciences
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Heritage: Nigerian
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Hometown: Bensenville, IL
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Campus Life:
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Local or Commute: I live on campus, so local
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What are you involved with on campus: Collegiate 100 and AAAN events.
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What is your favorite thing about UIC? We have such a beautiful view of the skyline!
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What is your favorite spot on campus? If you go up the stairs to the third floor of BSB, there are park benches and a beautiful view of the skyline!!
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What is one of your best on campus memories? J Cole, at Spark in the Park was everything.
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Fun Facts:
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List three words to describe yourself: Optimistic, kind, and caring.
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Which artists are on your getting ready playlist: J.Cole, Kanye West, Beyoncé, and a bunch of Nigerian artists.
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Do you have a hidden talent? I can dance to bachata, cumbia, merengue, and a little duranguense too.
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What’s one thing most people do not know about you? Even though it’s what most people know me by, Olivia is actually my middle name.
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What is your favorite activity to do for fun? I love listening to music from different parts of the world.
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Love Life:
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Single or taken:Â Single
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Celebrity crushes? Trevor Noah and Neymar
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What is your idea of the perfect date? Thai food, good conversation, and a beautiful view.
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Any Valentine’s Day plans this year? Well it’s All-Star weekend so I’ll probably be by a TV.
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What quality or trait do you find most attractive? It’s really hard to decide between a genuine smile and a guy that’s really knowledgeable about the world.