Senior Snapshot: Fatima Diallo

Every month the VanCougar interviews a WSU Vancouver senior and asks them about their college experiences. In this installment of the column, we spoke with Fatimah Diallo, a computer science major.

Q: What is the hardest part about being a senior?

“I would say balancing your work life and school life while looking for jobs or internships.”

Q: Is there a person you met or a class you took that changed your life?

“I took a junior class called CS 360. It’s a system programming class and the teacher was really harsh, but it helped me become a better programmer. The teacher also helped teach me how to calm my anxiety during tests.”

Q: Have you enjoyed your time at WSU Vancouver?

“So far, yeah, I have had a wonderful time here coming to wonderful events and meeting people. I didn’t think I’d want to talk to anyone, but people proved me wrong. So yeah, I’ve enjoyed my time at WSUV.”

Q: If you could give a piece of advice to current and incoming WSU Vancouver students, what would you tell them?

“Try to be involved as much as you can. When you see events you [might] think, ‘It’s only for a certain type of person, it’s going to be too much of a clique,’ but do not be intimidated. People prove you wrong. Also do not be intimidated by professors, they are here to help us.”

Q: What’s your favorite memory from your time at WSU Vancouver?

“I like the Mt. Bachelor ski trip. First, [I got] a scholarship to pay for [registration]. Second of all it was wonderful—the staff help you ski even when you are not used to it. The people there helped give me tips and yeah, it was my favorite time here.”