“The opportunities and relationships that I have created, like meeting with some of the most successful College of Business alumni, university representatives and international delegates, have been invaluable.”
Fast Facts
- Longest study session: A continuous 10 hours in Strozier
- Instructor: Teaches an Engage 100 class
- Music lover: Played piano for 5 years and saxophone for 3
- Favorite sport: Volleyball
- Newest hobby: Playing bass guitar
Jaden Khokhar is a James M. Seneff Scholar in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business, a program that identifies students studying business and expands their education through educational activities, volunteer experiences and personalized one-on-one mentorship.
Khokhar is pursuing two majors: philosophy and finance, finding value at the intersection of the two disciplines while balancing involvement in a variety of organizations. He is a member of Garnet and Gold Key, Phi Eta Sigma and Men’s Volleyball Club, where he serves as the treasurer.
Khokhar is also an Engage 100 peer mentor who teaches an introductory course for first-year students that connects them with resources during their first year at FSU. He developed a 15-week lesson plan that engages students to think about their future career paths.
Why did you choose FSU?
After touring universities and learning what they had to offer, I chose Florida State University. Reflecting on my time here, I am confident that I made the right decision. I was aware of some opportunities before my acceptance, like the Honors Program and Service Scholars program, and I have found so many more since attending.
On top of the professional and academic opportunities, student life makes the biggest difference in my experience. There is never a shortage of things to do, and I have made so many lifelong friends throughout my time here.
What academic achievements are you most proud of?
Being selected for the James M. Seneff Honors Program has been one of my most significant academic accomplishments so far at FSU. The opportunities and relationships that I have created, like meeting with some of the most successful College of Business alumni, university representatives and international delegates, have been invaluable.
I had the opportunity to work toward a master’s degree during my undergraduate studies, and it has been a unique academic achievement. As a student who was admitted into FSU’s Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways program, I have been exposed to high-level finance discussions, projects and practical real-world knowledge.
How do you serve the FSU community?
I recently had the honor to serve as one of five FSU students representing the university at the annual Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Leadership Symposium. I represented both the Center for Leadership and Service and the College of Business.
I had the opportunity to connect with student leaders from around the United States over the course of the three-day conference, sharing both the admirable and improvable characteristics surrounding our respective university communities. We developed practical leadership strategies and learned how to employ those tactics in our community efforts.
In my sophomore year, I served as a facilitator and led a weekly volunteer trip to Palmer Munroe Teen Center through the EngageTLH program. Over the course of the year, my volunteers and I planted and harvested crops, distributed the harvest to local families in need, and converted it into a space where the youth could learn about gardening.