Majd Victor - Biological Sciences, 2027
Honors has prepared me for my accomplishments by challenging me to change my perspective about the world and Detroit specifically. Honors definitely influences me to consider the deeper implications of what I say and of what I think about the world.
Your name, major, and year of graduation
Majd Victor, Biological Sciences, 2027
A quick sentence about yourself
I'm Majd Victor, a student at Wayne State University in the Med Direct program who loves to get involved!
What are you involved in at Wayne State?
I'm a part of the marching band and pep band here at Wayne! In addition to playing the sax for the school band, I am also the vice president of the Kresge Vision Volunteers, a freshman intern on the Iraqi American Union, a member of Foundation Campus Ministry, and a part of the Thummel Lab at the Medical School.
What class/professor has shaped you the most? How?
I would say that the class that has shaped me as a thinker the most was Health Care Ethics with Professor Layla Saatchi. This class truly taught me how think philosophically in a way that critically analyzes different ethical dilemmas. I didn't even realize many of the possible ethical dilemmas in medicine before taking this class.
Do you have any advice for future or current Honors students?
My advice to future Honors students is to actively take advantage of the many resources Wayne has to offer. Take advantage of things like the Writing Center and the library resources to find research articles. Also, subscribe to newsletters like the Pre-Health Pulse and take the time to read them as there are many hidden opportunities.
Where is your favorite place to study on campus?/ Where is your favorite place to eat near campus?/ What is your favorite thing to do on campus?
My favorite place to study on campus is the second floor of the Student Center. It's a bit loud but I like having people around me while I study. My favorite place to eat on campus is probably Quickly, and my favorite thing to do on campus is play volleyball in the Mort Harris Recreation Center.
How has Honors prepared you for your accomplishments?
Honors has prepared me for my accomplishments by challenging me to change my perspective about the world and Detroit specifically. Honors definitely influences me to consider the deeper implications of what I say and of what I think about the world. Through Honors, I have recieved exposure to many different world views that have broadened my perspectives.
What's your most memorable experience in Honors?
My most memorable experience in Honors was discussing a healthcare ethics case related to the ethicality of surrogacy. I had never heard of surrogacy before this class, so it was definitely interesting to learn about the ethical implications of surrogacy.
What is a struggle you have overcome?
A struggle I have overcome is learning an instrument at a very late age. I started playing the saxophone during my freshman year of high school which was much later than many of the other students. I definitely was able to catch up though, I practiced a ton over the COVID break and improved my skills greatly. Practice always beats talent.
How has your perception of Detroit changed since attending Wayne?
My perception of Detroit has for sure improved tremendously since attending Wayne State. I lived in Pennsylvania during high school, so when I decided to go to school here in Detroit, I was hearing what everyone in Pennsylvania was saying about the city. People definitely think Detroit is not a great or safe place, but these are also the same people who have never been to Detroit and seen what it's like for themselves. Once I actually came here and attended school here, I realized Detroit is an extremely culturally rich and diverse urban playground that is not the dangerous place the media makes it out to be