About Labeeba Shafique

When Labeeba Binte Shafique left her home in Bangladesh to come to the United States, she brought with her a determination to succeed. Born in 2001, her story from South Asia to becoming a distinguished scholar at Georgia Institute of Technology embodies what happens when talent meets perseverance.

Labeeba’s early life in Bangladesh fostered an early love for learning and curiosity about the world around her. An interest that would guide her through the years to come.

Upon relocating to the United States, Labeeba enrolled at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in General Studies. At GHC, Labeeba quickly established herself as more than just another bright student and was actively involved in various academic and extracurricular activities. Now at Georgia Institute of Technology, Labeeba continues to leverage her analytical bent and inborn leadership skills in forging solutions to multidisciplinary challenges.

At GHC, Labeeba was very active on campus with the Alpha Psi Omicron chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. As Vice President of Chapter Events, she organized events to promote academic scholarship and engagement for members. It was an opportunity for her to build a more active and engaged community for her peers.

Labeeba is currently an active member of PTK. She always talks to other students about how they should join the honor society and be around people who are motivated. She considers this as life-changing and makes you think from a different perspective in general and as a learner.

Beyond her studies, Labeeba took an active role on campus. Since her first semester at GHC, she has worked with the Six Mile Post’s Student Spin Network, served as the Student Government Association President, and was an orientation leader during Welcome to Campus Day. She also worked with the Lake Allatoona Undergraduate Research group and Woman to Woman, which speaks of her passion for community and helping others.