Meet Our Students: Waliyatou Djobo

Waliyatou Djobo

Age:

Residence:

Salt Lake City

Originally from:

West Africa in Togo

Major:

Medicine, because my dad wants me to...

Other degree pursuits:

I want to do fashion designing if possible or ant type of art.

Goals:

To be a famous fashion designer or a famous artist.

Dream job:

Fashion designer, because I love to draw and make beautiful things from my imagination.

Plan B:

If fashion or art doesn’t work, I will become a nurse or work in the medical field

Why higher education:

I want to help my dad and mom.

Why SLCC:

Because I received a scholarship from the college.

What motivates you or inspires you at school or in life:

My grandfather, and mom and dad. I want to make them all happy and become something they always wanted me to become.

Important life or career lessons you have learned so far:

Working hard and studying hard will help you!

What is the best advice you have been given or that you give others:

Never give up on the things you want to do. Always keep trying if something bad happens or tries to bring you down. Just keep going, and you’ll make it!

Family:

I have three sisters, an older brother, and my mom and dad. The rest of my family members are all in Africa.

Hobbies:

I love to draw, play basketball and football, biking and running.

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