# @quinnipiacu on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJVOfGpp6r
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/5053076-quinnipiacu-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1adb348769.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-03-23T21:03:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Quinnipiac University (@QuinnipiacU) — https://gondola.cc/QuinnipiacU

## Caption

“A lot of students know me as the photo guy. But it’s funny because it’s only by chance that I picked up my first camera. That moment led me to a lifelong passion for photography. And it’s one that I’ve shared with my students at Quinnipiac.

After graduating college, I worked as a journalist for multiple newspapers across the country. One day while I was at the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin I was assigned to cover The Power Team, a group of athletes that performed displays of strength. As I got my stuff and headed out of the office, the editor handed me a camera and asked me to take pictures too. I’d never done anything like it in my life but surprisingly, I came back with some good stuff. The editor told me I had a knack for taking photos so he continued to teach me.

As I learned more about photography, my passion grew and my career goals changed. I wanted to take pictures. I went to graduate school and worked as a teaching assistant. After graduating, I eventually ended up at Canon, one of the largest camera companies in the world. But I felt a calling to teach.

One of my favorite classes to teach has been Photojournalism Fundamentals, where students learn the basics of photography and how to use a camera to tell compelling stories. I try to incorporate covering real-world events off campus, which has allowed students to gain experience and build their confidence. The best learning happens when we’re challenged to explore ideas outside of our comfort zone.”

🔗 Link in bio for more of Wasim’s story

#AmbitionUnleashed #BobcatNation #Quinnipiac #QuinnipiacUniversity

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,683
- **Likes:** 238
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 2

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quinnipiac University | @QuinnipiacU | https://gondola.cc/QuinnipiacU | University |
| Grace Doyle | @gracemaydoyle | https://gondola.cc/gracemaydoyle | Video Editor |

## Tags

quinnipiac, bobcatnation, ambitionunleashed, quinnipiacuniversity

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