Six schools, six countries, and three continents – my childhood has been a kaleidoscopic journey of foreign environments, cultures, and experiences. Sometimes, this path was difficult, even dangerous. In Saudi Arabia, I experienced war – not as a theoretical concept or image on TV, but as a kid hiding in our shelter, when Riyadh was being attacked by ballistic missiles and armed drones from Yemen’s Houthi militants. “Why would anybody want to … [Read more...]
Fall 2022 Scholarship Winner: Nathnael Alazar
Nathnael's winning Essay: One of the most integral parts of my youth was spending time with the person who motivated me to enter public service: my father. Despite growing up in war-torn Ethiopia, my father committed to becoming a medical doctor and serving those in need. However, his eyesight soon deteriorated. He was diagnosed with an untreatable macular degeneration, effectively ending his medical career. As my father worked fast food and … [Read more...]
