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Assata Gilmore

Assata Gilmore (BOP '17)

Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Northside College Prep
Major: Finance, French
Internships:
Upcoming: GE 

8:00 AM

Gym

10:30 AM

Statistics 225

11:30 AM

French 302

12:30 PM 

Computer Science 235

1:30 PM

Work (Parrish Library)

4:45 PM

Choir (Black Voices of Inspiration)

6:00 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM

Homework/study

10:00 PM

Netflix

12:00 AM

Sleep

TOP 3 THINGS ABOUT PURDUE:

  1. BOP
  2. Vast alumni network
  3. Endless extracurricular activities

FAVORITE ACTIVITY OR HOBBY:

Reading a good book!

FAVORITE CLASS:

So far, my favorite class at Purdue has been Business Law with Cara Putman. Ms. Putman is an excellent teacher who really made corporate law come to life! She opened me up to a whole other sector of business and encouraged me to pursue a career with a law degree.  

WHAT MAKES BOP SO SPECIAL?

BOP is a community where everyone wants you to be successful. Everyone pulls together to make sure that everyone receives the help that they need.

WHAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HAVE YOU RECEIVED THUS FAR?

This past fall I was honored to serve on Purdue Student Government and plan my first conference for over 100 people. I have also had the opportunity to participate in several leadership conferences, numerous case studies, and serve as a mentor for incoming freshmen.