Class of 2020: Abdur Khan
MASP Newsletter
From Your Mentor
What story do you want to tell? Think about it ... because the stories we tell often become the stories we believe and the stories we live out.
—Karen
CLASS OF 2021
Spring 2021
Major: Religious Studies
Minor: Arabic
Other: Biological Sciences Initiatives Scholar
Future Plans: My plan is to prepare to go to an Islamic Studies program by working towards attaining the financial means.
Favorite MASP Memory: My favorite MASP memory was the pumpkin carving event during either my freshman or sophomore year. This was the first time I had ever carved a pumpkin, and doing so with friends around me made the experience more enjoyable and memorable.
Advice for younger MASPians: “Try your best to socialize in class, no matter how difficult it may seem. For me, socializing in class with my fellow classmates and the professor increased my confidence, and thus I felt that I was learning a lot better compared to the classes where I remained silent and chose not to socialize with anyone.”
From Emir
Abdur,
First off I want to say that I’m glad that you wore your MASP shirt that Friday during Jumah, because if you hadn’t it might have taken longer for us to become friends in a world where time is so valuable. Whenever I walked into the MASP office and saw that magnificent beard working on assignments for one of your 10 majors, it always brought a smile to my face as I knew an interesting conversation was always around the corner. In our earlier conversations where we got to know each other, the plethora of majors that you’ve been through at CU always amazed me as it demonstrated a work ethic and drive that was unparalleled to anything I’ve ever seen or heard of. The passion needed for such a task is immeasurable and it shows far beyond any academics.
No matter how busy you were, you always had time to listen to someone when they needed it, or to help another person out. Those types of kind and genuine people come few and far between and are exemplary to what true friendship represents. Just like our recent sushi outing, after not seeing each other since the start of the pandemic I felt as though we hadn’t missed a beat.
I believe that a person's character can largely be determined by answering one simple question. If everyone were like them, would the world be a better place?
With no doubt in my mind I can say that more Abdur’s would do the world some much needed good. I’m blessed to have met you and know you as a friend and mentor through navigating the difficulties of life and maintaining faith in an environment such as college. So much has come from the one and half years that we’ve known each other, that it feels like a lifetime which says something. I know that you will find success throughout your future endeavors pursuing religious studies, and possibly computer science. I’m excited to see what the future holds for you!
Thank you for being you, Abdur.
Your Friend,
Emir