Mariam Elgafy
2017-18 Year-in Review
"To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone." - Reba McEntire
Junior year has come to an end! We started by cruising right through by witnessing the solar eclipse on day 1, literally, and the cruise continued through a winter we never thought would come to an end. As my Bearcat journey continues and I have an opportunity to reflect back on this year, I would definitely say that this year has been full of challenging moments that allowed me to grow as a leader, individual, and to truly explore my dreams as Senior year approaches. I was often reminded throughout the year of one the greatest assets of our Bearcat community: the support system we have, whether that is administration, students, or staff.
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I have been met with many opportunities throughout the year whether that is new positions, speech competitions, sitting on panels (#ElectHer), organizing campus events, or working with a new group of freshmen. I have continued to meet a lot of inspiring and amazing individuals that want to give back to their community. Being surrounded by many different characters, I have realized the importance of diversity in our lives. Diversity of thought, character, and an openness to learn about the different paths people have walked. Some challenges I faced was realizing the parts of our community that are not diverse and individuals that simply did not want to practice empathy and open-mindedness. We thrive in our diversity. We thrive in our ideas. We thrive by being challenged. But it all depends on how we react to challenges that determines our future. Just remember to smile through it. :)
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I hope through these images viewers get a glimpse of my experience at UC this past year. Diversity. Love. Perseverance. Bring it ON, Senior year!

The best birthday EVER- Niagara Falls and NY!

First outreach event!

Muslim Student Association Event

Humbled as a junior woman. What an amazing day!

It has been wonderful being the student voice in the Common Read Committee!

First Year Experience spirit to the sky!

UC World Fest 2018

Loved getting to meet everyone! What an awesome organization!

Senators E & E take on Student Government!

Grilling with Dean Johnson, not literally but in spirit

On a panel with tremendous woman, girl power is on the rise at UC!

Preparing for Ramadan at the Tutoring Center!

Congrats Honors graduates!

Rockin' those white gowns

Preschool Practicum | Fall 2017

Better Place Project Celebration

My amazing Mentor, Mrs. Elam

We won first place!!

Chill, kick back, enjoy the moment

At A&S event with Paws4Abilities

Kindergarten Practicum - Spring 2018

These students are the BEST!

Putting on this camus-wide initiative was amazing!

I won first place for the second year! Blessed and humbled <3

Coincidence much? Too many Senators in stripes! LOVE IT

My Co-Senator - Oh what a year it has been!

With all the craziness, we're still going to shop 'til we drop!

Atlanta trip - CNN Headquarters

#ElectHer #StrongWoman

At one of my favorite restaurants

After teaching ice skating, we NEED to kick back - Treat Yo Self

Alzheimers Walk

When life gives you lemons, you trade them in for Christy and her snapchat filters xD

Speaking to Ohio legislators

Student Government Retreat