As a young child, I was always outgoing, wild, and mischievous. As I grew older and matured the only thing that did change was the mischievous side of me. Growing up I was always privileged to be around people who would help the community grow for the better and always aspired to be like that until one day I was finally given the opportunity to do such. I found so much peace and happiness within charity work and being able to give. It felt so good to put a smile on people's faces, alleviate people's pain, and give back to the communities that basically raised me. 

As I grew older, the majority of the people I was always surrounded with were way older than me, and I saw them grow to become doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and surgeons. I saw that I was giving back to the community and they were giving back to the world. I started off wanting to be a surgeon, I wanted to do cardio or neuro, but I saw that was so many extra years, and I always wanted to get married young and start a family. It wasn't until my senior year of high school I realized I wanted to do pharmacy. As I applied to colleges I kept my options open but nothing was as appealing to me as pharmacy. As I started receiving my college acceptances, I realized that my family and I were patiently waiting for St. John's to get back to us. When we finally got the acceptance letter we were thrilled and overjoyed. I want to be able to give back to the world and to my community with everything I will come to learn and St. John's University. And most of all I want to make my family proud. 

St. John's University - Queens, New York; September 2021 - Present

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Expected May 2027

PAS 2201 - INTRO TO PHARMACOECONOMICS (Spring 2023)

This course teaches the introductory concepts of pharmacoeconomics relating to patient care and economic principles. It also emphasizes the application of economic evaluation and quality of life concepts to improve the allocation of limited healthcare resources.

PHS 2101 - PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THE PHARM D (Spring 2023)

This course teaches all aspects of public health including organizations, administration, environmental social health problems as well as the study of epidemiology and disease control.

PHS 2301 - BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY I (Spring 2023)

This laboratory demonstrates and experiments with the basic principles of pharmaceutical biochemistry and biotechnology 

PHS 2201 - BIOPHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (Spring 2023)

This course teaches the chemistry of macromolecules, an introduction to metabolic pathways, the fundamental biochemical notions of nucleic acid metabolism, protein synthesis, enzymatic reactions, and metabolic sequences. Etc.

PHS 3504 - APPL HUMAN ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY (Spring 2023)

This course teaches the study of the structure and function of the major body systems: molecular aspects of cell biology, cell physiology, cell structure, and organization, tissues, integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, and digestive systems.

THE 3300 - MORAL THEOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE (Spring 2023)

This course taught us moral decision-making as it relates to the health care professions, with attention to specific issues, including the right to health care, social justice and health, conscience, abortion, euthanasia, prolongation of life, genetics, contraception, sterilization, drug use, chemical addiction, and human experimentation.

RCT 1005C - INTERPERSONAL COMM FOR PHARMA (Fall 2022)

This course taught us to develop an understanding of the essential elements of communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and to discuss the significance of interpersonal communication in human interaction, with emphasis on pharmacy practice.

BIO 2000 - FUND OF BIO II: CELL/MOLECULAR (Fall 2022)

This course taught the basic principles governing the activities of living organisms at the molecular and cellular levels

CHE 1130 - INTRO TO GEN & ORG CHEM III (Fall 2022)

This course is a continuation of last semester which was finishing off studying organic chemistry.

PAS 2301 - SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARM PRACTICE (Fall 2022)

This course introduced important areas such as the pharmacy as a profession, professionalism, the image of pharmacists held by patients, and the role of the pharmacist in various practice settings.

THE 2320 - INTRO CATHOLIC SOCIAL TCHG (Fall 2022)

This course explored modern Catholic social teaching through attention to economic, political, and cultural moral issues such as poverty, racism, immigration, and the ecological crisis

PHI 3000C - CORE: METAPHYSICS (Fall 2022)

An introductory course that attempts to articulate the ultimate principles of knowing and being. This course taught us about the philosophical approach to our decisions that are taken for granted in our modern society. 

CPP 1101 - INTRO TO PHARMACY PRACTICE (Spring 2022)

I am enjoying Intro to Pharmacy Practice because it allows me to work in groups to collaborate with my peers to

reach conclusions. We are learning new medical terms and discussing our future practice of pharmacy.

CHE 1120 - INTRO GEN & ORGANIC CHEM I (Spring 2022)

I am really enjoying General and Organic Chemistry II. This class allows me to combine the skills I learned last

semester and build upon them.

MTH 1260C - CORE: CALC APPL-PHARM&ALLIED (Spring 2022)

I really enjoy this bio calculus class because it joins my two favorite subjects, biology and math. I believe that pharmacy is a combination of biology, chemistry, and math.

PHI 2240C - CORE: MORAL LIFE-ETH HTH CARE (Spring 2022)

In this class, we are learning how health care relates to the morals and ethics of the population. I enjoy the case

studies that involve a patient's health care needs while considering their religious/ethical/moral beliefs

FYW/ENG 1000C - FYW: ENGLISH COMPOSITION (Srping 2022)

In this class, we learned about the basic rules of English composition and essay writing. This class really helped me

to become a more professional writer.

THE 1000C - CORE: PERS. ON CHRISTIANITY (Spring 2022)

In this theology class, we are learning the impact of Jesus on the origins of Christianity. I enjoy that the

professor allows us to discuss Christianity and other belief systems as well.

PHR 1000 - INTRO SEMINAR FOR PHARMACY STU (Fall 2021)

Intro to the pharmacy was very interesting because it gave me a better understanding of what a pharmacist does

on a daily basis. It cemented my belief that I had chosen a perfect career path that is aligned with my interests.

CHE 1110 - INTRO TO GEN & ORG CHEMISTRY (Fall 2021)

In chemistry, we learned the basic principles of chemistry, especially as it relates to pharmaceutical sciences. I

believe that chemistry is the basis of medication production.

MTH 1250C - CORE: STAT APP-PHAR/ALLIED HLTH (Fall 2021)

In this class, we learned about mathematical principles related to statistics. I believe this class is important for

pharmacy students because it establishes basic elements of medication management and patient

demographics.

PHI 1000C - CORE: PHILOSOPHY HUMAN PERSON (Fall 2021)

In this class, we learned about the principles of philosophers of western civilization and their contributions to

modern society. This class was interesting because it helped me to understand how our present society has

evolved.

ENG 1100C - CORE: LITERATURE IN GLOBAL CONT (Fall 2021)

In this literature class, we are building upon our writing skills. I enjoy writing discussion posts and then

commenting on the posts of my fellow peers.

DNY 1000C - NY: FINANCE & MONEY MGNMT (Fall 2021)

In this course, we learned how to manage our money, especially paying tuition and managing day to day living

expenses as pharmacy students living in an expensive city like New York City.

Jesus Son of Mary Mosque- 90-20 191st St, Queens, NY 11423

Beginning and ending dates: March 2022- Present 

Position: Teacher and Leader 

Description: 

• Daily after school teacher 

• Teach kids religious studies 

• Assistant leader 

CVS Pharmacy-  310 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Beginning and ending dates: January 2022 - Present

Position: Pharmacy Technician 

Description: 

• Assist pharmacists in providing medication to patients

• ordering, stocking, preparing, and packaging medication. 

Shelter Rock Islamic Center-2 Shelter Rock Rd, Roslyn, NY 11576

Beginning and ending dates: November 2021 - Present

Position: Teacher and Leader

Description: 

• Weekend School teacher 

• Event coordinator 

• Assistant community leader 

Hillside Islamic Center-300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Beginning and ending dates: Fall 2015- Present

Position:  Teacher and Leader

Description:

• Coordinate youth group: activities and outings to foster a sense of community and create a safe space for the youth

• Event coordination

• Assistant community leader

• Substitute and religious teacher

• Saturday School teacher

Islamic Center of Long Island-835 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Beginning and ending dates: Summer 2018- 2021

Position: Teacher 

Description: 

• Summer camp teacher 

• weekend school teacher 

Halal Bros Of NY- 24601 Jericho Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426

Beginning and ending dates: June 2019 -  August 2020

Position: Cashier

Description: 

• Managing customers and their needs

• Practice handling the finances

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Muslims Giving Back -5320 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Start and End date: December 2021- Present

Hrs: 100-

Description: Every Saturday we go to herald square in NYC and give our hot meals. NYC-based. Helping giving out meals in NYC and all around the world to the less fortunate. Helping with rent, furnishing apartments to the less fortunate. 

Long Island Helpers- 835 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY

Start and End date: March-August 2021

Hrs: 145

Description: Helped deliver groceries and other necessities during quarantine to those in need. 

American Muslims For Hunger Relief- 

Start and End date: June- September 2020

Hrs: 150

Description: Every day at noon during quarantine we would serve various communities with hot and cold lunches.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital-327 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway, NY

Start and End Date: June- August 2019

Hrs: 50

Description: Every Friday I would go during the afternoon and Lead doctors and surgeons with prayers and religious lectures.

Islamic Center of Long Island- 835 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY

Start and End date: June- August 2019

Hrs: 128

Description: Mon-Thurs from 9-1 I would go and assist teachers that teach young students religious studies.

Academic Scholarship

• St. John’s University
• Received fall/spring 2021-22
• Scholarship of $21,000 for academic achievement 

Volunteering:

Throughout my entire high school career I would constantly volunteer in various organizations and clubs, I never really understood the true value and meaning behind the word I was doing. I mainly did it because my parents really like it for me. As quarantine came upon us, I saw many organizations helping out those who are in dire need of help. One of the biggest most impactful organizations I have partaken in was Long Island helpers, we partnered up with multiple charity organizations and went around the five boroughs giving out groceries and meals. We impacted many with our true honest work. We would meet every day in the month of Ramadan, a month when Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, and we would go buy groceries and put the groceries in a box. We put up flyers with our emails and phone numbers and had those who are in need reach out to us. They would then give us their address and we would show up at their houses with boxes for their family and any additional needs, like milk or eggs if needed. This is when I truly saw the impact our volunteering had on the communities, and the volunteering became a thing I truly love since. Being able to help the less fortunate, make them feel seen, and provide them with simple needs made both us and them very happy. 

At the beginning of last semester, we were told to answer three questions. Describe in your own words, what is a pharmacist, why did you personally choose pharmacy as your major, and why did you choose to study pharmacy here at St. John's University. As a freshman student in his first semester, I guess you can say I did not know much about what I was talking about, but after the first semester, I realized a change in me. for some reason, I feel like I was more easygoing about my grades and everything in the first semester but as the second semester started I thought to myself if I made it this far if I made it through the first semester, I can finish the next five and a half years. It might not seem much at first, but honestly coming from a private school I felt like I was very unexposed to the world and I was yet to learn so much. I expected college to be a big slap on the face, everyone around me was trying to scare me or convince me it is hard, but as I excel in the pharmacy program at St. Johns University I convince myself that nothing is hard as long as you put your mind to it. Coming back to those three questions we were asked to answer I wouldn't change much about my answers except that there is more to a pharmacist than I thought at the beginning of my freshman year. 

My top 5 strengths:

Another assessment given to us was something called strengths finder, where you take a test or quiz and it basically tells you things that you are strong in. My five strengths are analytical, intellection, responsibility, consistency, and deliberative.

I believe that I can very much relate to five strengths through the opportunity I was and am given by volunteering and being a part of various charity organizations, the reason being is that I have dealt with all sorts of people and a lot of different cases leaving me to experiences things and be more understanding and more outgoing and giving to everyone out there. I feel like my strengths would benefit most during patient care, one may have the knowledge but not always be attentive and caring, and having all these attributes come hand in hand with the knowledge itself.