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May 20th, 2025

Enjoy the following Q&A with Neal Patel, Administrative Assistant and Integrated Support for the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters

Name:  Neal Patel
Position:  CASL Integrated Support
Time at ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn:  1 year

What does a typical workday look like for you? Moving between departments and providing administrative support when needed.

What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with my coworkers and enjoying the snacks each department provides!

What was your first job? I worked as an admin assistant for a mortgage company in Livonia.

What do you do to relax? Taking my dog Nova for a walk and watching anime on CrunchyRoll.

If you could have any one skill or talent that you don’t already have, what would it be? The ability to learn new languages instantly.

What’s the proudest moment of your life? When I got accepted to the University of Michigan!

If we were to create a ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn playlist, what song would you want to include? Masquerade by Stellar.

Where is your favorite place on campus? The water fountain!

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I was a United States Marine.

What quote or slogan do you live by? It is what it is.

What’s one thing you wish you had known when you were a teenager? I wish I had realized the importance of meeting new people, getting involved in school clubs, and focusing more on my hobbies.