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Frankfort, Illinois, Resident Raihan Sayeed Leads a Life Full of Volunteer Activities As Well As Work and School-Related Endeavors
Always involved in school and community volunteer projects, Raihan Sayeed entered Loyola University Chicago in Illinois in the fall of 2010 as a pre-med and business major. Known for its commitment to community service, this private Jesuit Catholic university provides the perfect backdrop for someone like Raihan Sayeed. Although still a freshman, Raihan Sayeed has already accepted a position as Senator in Loyola’s University Student Government Association. In addition, he has attended a Health Systems Management Presentation at Rush University Medical Center and the Illinois Medical School Admissions Seminar at Illinois State University. To further prepare for his academic and professional career, he shadowed a doctor, a pediatrician, at her clinic in Homewood, Illinois, and another doctor, internal medicine specialist, at The Holy Cross Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dedicated to both his education and to helping others, Raihan Sayeed also makes time for another one of his passions, sports. During the summer of 2007, he participated in junior golf at Olympia Fields Country Club, which awarded him a certificate of recognition for his outstanding performance, and he has also played JV and varsity men’s golf. A natural athlete, he participates in and enjoys other activities as well. In 2008, Raihan Sayeed won third place at the tennis singles state competition for JV men’s tennis, and from 2008 to 2009 he played men’s basketball and varsity tennis. With notable achievements both in academics and in sports, Raihan Sayeed has outshone in his volunteer work, Raihan Sayeed is a humanitarian who is eager to help those less fortunate than he is. At SUFFAH Educational and Guidance Center, he tutored ESL children and their parents at a low-income school in Chicago. At Indian Muslim Relief & Charities (IMRC), Raihan Sayeed distributed fundraising flyers to the community. He also received a community service certificate from Crescent High School in India; he traveled to the country for one week a year from 2003 to 2009 to support and motivate underprivileged children. American Charities presented Raihan Sayeed with an award of recognition for his volunteer services when he helped to pack and box clothes and other life-sustaining goods for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Raihan Sayeed remains dedicated to giving back to his community and providing assistance to his fellow human beings.
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Loyola University Chicago, Raihan Sayeed
April, 2011
A Chicago native and recent graduate of Morgan Park Academy, Raihan Sayeed currently attends Loyola University Chicago. Established in Chicago in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit university with four campuses both in Illinois and abroad. With more than 6,000 graduate students and nearly 10,000 undergraduates, Loyola University Chicago is the largest Jesuit university in the United States.
During the first decade of the 20th century, St. Ignatius College opened the doors of its School of Law, the first professional program established by the University. After changing its name to Loyola University Chicago in 1909, the university added the Stritch School of Medicine in the same year and affiliated with the Chicago College of Dental Surgery in 1923. By the 1960s, Loyola University Chicago had expanded to include the Jesuit School of Theology and the School of Nursing. In 1962, Loyola University Chicago was the first American university to establish a sponsored study abroad program in Rome, Italy.
The Lake Shore Campus, which is the main Loyola University Chicago campus, is situated in the northernmost neighborhood in Chicago. In recent years, the university administration has made plans to revitalize the area around the Lake Shore Campus by building an arts center and retail district near the school’s subway stop. The Water Tower Campus, one of the secondary Loyola University Chicago campuses, gets its name from one of the only buildings to survive the Chicago Fire of 1871. A number of academic departments call the Water Tower Campus their home, including the School of Business Administration, School of Social Work, and School of Law. In addition to its campus in Rome, Loyola University Chicago also maintains the Loyola University Medical Center, which has earned widespread acclaim for its work with open-heart surgery, kidney transplants, burn victim care, and micro-neurosurgery.
Students at Loyola University Chicago participate in a number of activities on campus. Greek letter organizations play a role in the social scene, with three IFC fraternities, five Panhellenic Council sororities, and a host of cultural interest groups. Athletic teams at Loyola University Chicago compete in NCAA Division I as the Ramblers, a name the school has used since 1926.
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