The Upstanding Grad – Sam Odjidja

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How does it feel to be a NSW grad?

I am proud to be a NSW graduate. It brings me great joy to come from a legacy of upstanding gentlemen, that continue to blaze a positive path for the generations of young men to come.

 

What are you up to right now? What is your favorite thing about your job?

Currently I am working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Umass Medical School conducting Alzheimer’s Research. My favorite thing about my job is learning more about the body by interacting with different types of people. They all have different stories that I enjoy listening to and at times learn from.

 

What do you do for fun?

In my free time I enjoy doing a couple of things. On the top of my list is playing basketball and reading. These are things that I have been doing since I was younger and am glad that I am able to keep it up as I grow older.

 

What does NSW mean to you?:

NSW to me means, a community. A place that fosters young men coming together to build and grow, not only with each other but with all of the people Nativity connects you with.

 

What is your favorite NSW memory?: 

My favorite NSW memory is most likely the end of the year 8th grade school trip. We were able to explore the city of DC, and be together as a class one final time.

 

What are your goals and dreams?:

My short-term goals are being able to get into medical school and at the end of the day become a physician. In terms of long-term goals, I would love to be able to open up some type of mentoring facility for young children, to help them in a similar manner that Nativity helped me.

 

Advice you want to give the younger Nativity students?:

My advice to younger Nativity students is to try different things. Sometimes when you are comfortable it keeps you from trying new things, and who knows, that new thing may be something you are passionate about for the rest of your life.