1. What sparked your involvement with the Student Life office?
Nousome:
Student Life has been one of the best ways to build the student movement on campus. Since one of my primary jobs is to work on appointing students to campus committees, I get to work with all parts of campus — ranging from University Centers to Transportation and Policy — and I also get to encourage other students to be involved in the campus as well. Aside from that, the offices that I oversee — Athletic Relations, Diversity Affairs and Programming — enrich and broaden the student experience and, hopefully, increase student satisfaction at UC San Diego.
2. How has student life on campus changed and improved since you’ve been here?
Nousome: The campus has never been livelier! I’m so excited to come back during the evenings and see the campus full of programming. I wish they’d had these venues and opportunities when I was a freshman. Aside from the obvious renovations to campus, I’m glad to see that our student organizations have become such a strong force on campus, whether they’re adding new programming or hosting large-scale philanthropies.
3. Why were you excited to see the new Triton statue unveiled?
Nousome: The statue has been a great addition to campus. I’m glad the Triton is such a welcoming figure to students, alumni, staff, faculty and guests. I love to see potential students come up and take pictures with the Triton. And it was great to see the fountain change colors [the water was orange] for Halloween!
4. How do UC San Diego’s traditions, new and old, unite the student body?
Nousome: Our traditions are the envy of a lot of campuses. Our Sun God Festival is being emulated by San Diego State University this year and it feels great that many of our traditions are so unique and unheard of elsewhere. I love that our traditions are so unifying and bring out so many different types of people.
5. What were your first impressions of UC San Diego? What is your impression now?
Nousome: When I first came to San Diego, it seemed a little unfriendly. I’m so glad my impression has changed because I’ve come to love the campus, and I almost dread graduation because it’s come so soon!
6. What advice would you give to a new student?
Nousome: Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Get involved! I was so involved in high school, to the point where I thought it wasn’t important in college, but the best thing you can do for yourself and for your community is to be involved.
Favorite place on campus: Grove Café
Favorite class/subject:
Structural Biochemistry
Favorite UCSD tradition/event:
Sun God Festival
Favorite hobby:
Playing intramural volleyball
Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
Read more Point of Views >>>
|
Senior Darryl Nousome says he almost dreads graduation. The Urban Studies and Planning major will have fulfilled all of his academic requirements by next summer, but he says there’s still plenty of fun to be had on campus. In fact, Darryl says student life on campus has never been better. And he should know. As Associated Students Vice President of Student Life, Darryl has watched the heart of UC San Diego’s campus blossom into a downtown neighborhood and a social hub for students. 