Writer | Mary Mikhael Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes My name is Mary Mikhael. I am a college graduate from Cal Poly Pomona; the four years I was in school was a tough challenge for me. Here is my story. As an Egyptian- American, there were a lot of expectations from my parents when growing up. The four careers, Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, or Dentist. Out … Continue reading Facing The Challenge As A Middle Eastern
Writer | Saumya Sharma Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes At face value, I was the quintessential American girl, craving a bite at the big apple and wanting nothing more than the picture-perfect lifestyle that comes with achieving the elusive American dream. On the inside, however, I was just a child, festering in the insecurities and struggles that came with being an immigrant. While the world … Continue reading An Enigma
Writer | Samiha Islam Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes My name is Samiha Islam. I am a 25-year-old Bangladeshi-born queer engineer. I want to use my leadership skills and experience to make an impact on those with a similar background as me, whether that’s the immigrant story, the queer story, the female struggle, or just being an oddball in the crowd. I have been going … Continue reading Story of Samiha
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