Hadiya Harris hopes to become a patent lawyer, and is studying Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois. With a strong aptitude for mathematics, she praises her parents, both successful accountants, for inspiring her career path and for always believing in her and her dreams. Hadiya plays piano and flute, and believes that music keeps her relaxed and allows her to stay focused on her goals. Although Hadiya has given it up for now to focus on academics, she also enjoys running track. Hadiya loves pets, especially dogs, and has a very motivated and positive personality. “I don’t waste time hating anything about life,” she says.