“Maybe that’s the one differentiating factor — I just tried.”

“Yaman Abou Jieb '20 grew up in Damascus, the capital city of Syria. As one of the oldest places in the world, Syria is a country in the Middle East with a civilization that dates back 7,000 years. From 2011-2018, Yaman lived amid the conflict that destroyed his country, witnessed the horrors of violence, and experienced the many good things that flourished despite the upheavals. Yaman's father even opened his home to a refugee family in need, allowing Yaman to explore the world differently. ”

“Get involved! Don't just focus on studying. Look at the clubs and activities going on at the school. Become more involved in the community because it's going to pay you back in so many ways.”