Muzamil Kaila
Muzamil Kaila, a Sudanese American from Syracuse, is a senior in the Automotive Technology program who was inspired to pursue his interests by his family and a popular Disney animated feature film.
Unsure about the college process, Muzamil would visit colleges to find automotive majors best suited to his aspirations and goals.
“I visited the school and the professors during an Open House and was very impressed,” he said. “Compared to other automotive programs, SUNY Canton has more access to auto technology and conducts really cool projects that most technicians only experience when they leave school and are working in the field.”
Muzamil was initially only focused on earning his degree. In his first semester, his roommates at Kennedy Hall were sociable seniors who encouraged him to break out of his shell and explore the social side of college. He attended community events and ended up becoming a brother in Gamma Sigma Zeta Fraternity, Inc., who shared the same values and ambitions as he did.
“It was an opportunity I could not miss in terms of networking,” he said. “The love, joy, happiness, and brotherhood it brings is something I will always be grateful for.”
In addition to his fraternity involvement, Muzamil modeled for a student fashion show, served as a Resident Assistant in Heritage Hall, is the Treasurer for the student club Brother 2 Brother, and works with the Office of Admissions as a Student Ambassador. He appeared in the College’s tour video and had a cameo in the college’s recent student life television commercial.
Earning his degree in May will not be the end of his journey. Muzamil has plans to grow into an entrepreneurial role in the automotive industry and real estate. He is also considering teaching others in the future.