Biosketch
Name?
Maryan Hassan
College?
Francis College of Engineering
Major?
Biomedical Engineering
Hometown?
Boston MA
Favorite hobbies?
My favorite hobbies include listening to podcasts, panting, cooking, sightseeing, and discovering new locations to get bubble tea.
What’s your favorite thing about UML?
My favorite characteristics of UML include being exposed to a range of possibilities being able to get help when needed and interacting with people who are in comparable situations.
What are your future goals?
My long-term goals include learning new skills, using solidworks to create devices and working for a medical device company.
What has being involved with the RHSA meant to you?
Being a member of RHSA entitles you to fantastic opportunities like meeting other firstgeneration college students, getting to know first-generation faculty and staff, becoming engaged in the community, and having access to resources on campus.
Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself freshman year?
I would advise my freshman-year self to persevere in the face of numerous challenges because, in the end, you will be proud of how far you have gotten.
What advice would you give fellow students?
I would advise my fellow students to participate in campus activities and, if possible, to hold leadership positions in clubs which they are active.
Why did you choose to attend UMass Lowell?
The medical industry has always motivated me. Though I was unsure of my career goals, I was certain that I wished to assist others. I was eager to enroll at UMass Lowell because it seemed like there would be many of options for me to pursue a career in healthcare and discover more about what I want to accomplish in the future.
First-generation college students are defined at UMass Lowell as students whose parent(s) have not completed a four-year college/university degree. Based on the definition provided above – or based on your own perception of your identity – do you identify as being a first-generation college student?
Yes, I identify as a first-generation college student.
What does it mean to you to be a first-generation college student (if you identify as one)?
To me, being a first-generation college student involves facing a variety of obstacles, such as those pertaining to academic work, communication skills, and opportunity searching. To overcome these challenges, one needs to put a lot of work into improving; as a result, one should attend office hours, join study groups, attend educational events, go to informative events, join clubs, and engage in them.
What inspires you to want to help first-generation students in the River Hawk Scholars Academy?
Since I am a first-generation college student, I can identify with their difficulties and don't want anyone else to have to tackle life's problems by themselves or without assistance. In addition to assisting them with any difficulties they may have, I will be there for them by putting them in the direction of possibilities where they will succeed.