Meet the Students of CGS: Latifah Obaid

Latifah Obaid. Picture and interview by Steven Silvio.

College of General Studies 2017, Boston-London Program
College of Communication 2019
Major: Journalism with a minor in cinema and media studies 

How has spending a semester in London helped you to develop a global perspective?
It really changed the way I looked at how I wanted to experience my life. I traveled a little bit as a kid, but not at an age where I really understood other people and other cultures, so to be alone in London was crazy. I felt like I grew up a lot there. It really made me appreciate the things I can do with my life. I can go out there and explore and do things.

What is your most memorable CGS experience?
As much as I’ve enjoyed CGS here–and it’s been great, and some of my best friends I’ve met in CGS–the London semester was unforgettable. We did so much in such a short time and I became so much closer with so many of my friends that I’ve met through the program. We went and saw Stonehenge, and we went into Westminster, and saw Big Ben… I learned so much  about England that I really did not know about.

What is your favorite College of General Studies class and why? Any favorite professors?
Probably my humanities class, freshman year. I had a great Professor–Professor Fawell. He was awesome. He was really engaging. He made the content really interesting. He was an expert on everything we talked about in class, and that just made it so much more interesting.

What is your favorite spot on campus and why?
Probably Pavement Coffeehouse. It’s so cozy, the food’s great, it’s a great place to do work. Aside from that, the 26th floor of StuVi [Student Village]. It’s also my favorite place to study. It’s been busy lately but when it’s not busy, it’s great.

A sunset view from the Student Village's 26th floor. Photo by Doruntina Zeneli.
A sunset view from the Student Village’s 26th floor. Photo by Doruntina Zeneli.

Favorite campus event and why?
I love when they do Splash [a student activities fair] on Nickerson Field with all the clubs. I think that’s so much fun. I have friends on sports teams, so it’s always fun to see them at their tables.

This interview has been edited and condensed.