“Growing up in Idlib, Syria, I never imagined myself living in the midst of a war that forced my family and I to leave and seek refuge in Turkey. Ever since, I struggled to pursue my education, which halted for a brief period of time due to the war. Soon however, I was able to attend Al Salam School where I completed my high school education and graduatedon top of my class.

I am applying to study Computer Engineering because I have always been fascinated with technology and how things work. Technology is developing at a rapid pace and there are infinite ways we can utilize it. From the hardships I have seen, I hope one day to create platforms that help those struggling and empower them to educate themselves and build their communities.”