By Emily Rivard
Sean Nabi, a senior political science major, should be exhausted. His long list of duties and activities include: Student Government senator, president of College Republicans, foundation chairman for Hofstra for McCain and founder/president for the Coalition for the Middle East.
Yet Nabi shows no signs of fatigue or stress. Instead, he remains smiling, upbeat and more than willing to share in his accomplishments.
“I was vice president of the Rugby Club but got injured,” said Nabi. “Instead, I tried to get into the political life. I joined College Republicans and within the first two weeks became vice president.”
Within a month, Nabi became president and has since held the position. “Under the last president, we had eight active members. This year, we have 50 members. It’s unbelievable what we’re doing.”
Because Nabi is so involved not only at the University, but also in political events, he has become a semi-celebrity around campus. His presence can, and has been, seen at such events as campaigning with College Republicans at the Jason Mraz concert, the Battle of the Political Parties-which gained attention from both Fox News and CNN-political fundraisers for the McCain/Palin ticket; and ultimately, as co-host on mtvU’s politically-themed music countdown “Dean’s List,” which was taped in front of Hofstra Hall and aired this Tuesday.
“Hofstra actually helped me get the show. They pitched the idea to the members and presidents of College Republicans, [myself] and College Democrats Robin Doublebower,” said Nabi. He believes that this show, along with other publicity that the University has been a part of, will finally help bring the University’s name into the spotlight.
“You always hear how Hofstra is going to be something someday, that one day we’re going to be in the Ivy League. We’re finally getting to see people from the University out there, making a name for themselves.”
Nabi takes great pride in all his accomplishments and hopes that leadership has provided guidance and inspiration for other students.
“Everything I’m doing, I’m not doing for myself,” said Nabi. “I want to be able to teach younger students to be leaders and to be ten times better than I am. If I come back, I want to see everything and everyone still working, and working their hardest.”