Student spotlight: Shabahang Alavi-Behbahani

Education is one of the four pillars of UNMC’s mission and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life.

In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow’s health care professionals.

Today we meet:

• Name: Shabahang Alavi-Behbahani
• Hometown: Kearney, Neb.
• Program/Year: Nursing, class of 2016

What sparked your interest in nursing?
The nursing profession has been a calling for me since I was young. As a child growing up, I found that helping others has always been a rewarding experience. The ability to care for a person and see them heal is a fascinating process. Nursing allows me to help ease patients and families through stages of healing and recovery. Furthermore, the field of nursing allows for a plethora of opportunities across many environments. This career permits all types of individuals to find their niche and thrive. In addition, the versatility of the profession draws me to it, as it requires a constant pursuit of education and awareness of people and procedures that can affect people for the rest of their lives.

List three songs on your playlist.

• “No Diggity,” by Blackstreet
• “Backfire,” by Egypt Central
• “Cardboard Castles,” by George Watsky

Your favorite study snack is:

Coffee or caffeine is a staple study aid no matter the time of day.

Your favorite app is:
I have friends all over the state and in different parts of the world, so either Facebook Messenger or LINE are my favorite apps. They allow me to communicate with friends no matter where they are.

Three things people may not know about you.

• I love to travel. I have been to several different countries.
• I speak three languages: English, Spanish and Farsi.
• I am currently pursing my second bachelor’s degree.