Feroza Khan is a student in the Healthcare Management Program completing her coursework in the Winter 2024 semester! Feroza expressed that she would wonder if her hard work was being seen, and that receiving the nomination for the Student Spotlight is a “beautiful acknowledgement of her perseverance.” Feroza originally entered the field of healthcare in 2019 by doing data entry for a portable x-ray company. She enjoyed this role and wanted to elevate her skill set. She eventually transitioned into working for a private orthopedic practice which gave her a more balanced work schedule, and the time to go back to school. Director O’Connor says that, “Feroza is an excellent student, exhibits a strong work ethic with dedication to striving for the best results. She is willing to help her fellow students by providing them with her methods and strategies for completing more challenging assignments. She has been a pleasure to work with.”
Feroza’s most memorable moment at Plaza College was participating in the Honor Society Induction for Sigma Kappa Delta in Fall 2023. “It was really fun to meet my peers in person and celebrate this milestone.” Feroza’s acceptance into SKD was supported by the classes she took with Professor Burns saying that she greatly improved her writing skills. Professor Burns shared that, “I had the pleasure of working with Feroza Khan in both LL61 and LL254. What I appreciated so much about Feroza was her commitment to excellence. For example, if she thought a source wasn’t scholarly enough, she would continue searching until she found the perfect one. If she received feedback encouraging her to work on some aspect of her writing, she made time to meet with me to discuss her writing in more detail. This is the kind of dedication that makes any academic or professional goal, no matter how ambitious, achievable.”
Feroza recently completed the application process for the Bachelor of Business Program at Plaza College. “The Department of Career Services inspired me to move forward after seeing their presentation! I didn’t want to wait and immediately started the next steps.” She explains that “from day one, all Professors at Plaza provided clarity and gave expectations early on. Everything I’ve learned in each class I’ve applied to my current job. I share everything I’ve learned with my co-workers!” Her dream job is to work as a hospital administrator, whether it’s a public or private entity. The medical aspect is important, but the administrative process is equally important to patients. I want to give patients more clarity and streamline processes, which can be particularly hard if patients have a language barrier.” Professor Ferrer says, “Feroza is a very diligent and committed student. She knows what’s expected and does her very best to execute all tasks. It is a pleasure to have her as a student.”
Feroza keeps a stringent schedule between her job and school. “When I get out of work, I go straight to class. If I’m late, I review the recordings. I put my assignments first. I struggled at first but then got into a routine for the last three semesters and things improved greatly.” Her favorite year round beverage is an iced chai latte. Her favorite shows are the Vampire Diaries and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
