Aisha Al-Muslim
After I arrived to the United States in December 1996 from Panama, I worked hard to overcome the language barrier by teaching myself how to read and write English. I have come a long way since then. Now, I attend the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism and expect to graduate with a Master’s degree in broadcast journalism in December 2009.
As I tried to pursue my career as a journalism reporter, I was faced with a major challenge: the lack of money for graduate school. My mother, a home attendant, could not afford any of the private universities that accepted me like Northwestern or Syracuse. But with the help of a scholarship from the New York Women in Communications Foundation, I was able to afford to attend the best journalism school in New York City, the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
After receiving the scholarship, I felt that I needed to show my sincere gratitude for all the help that I received from the organization and for all the great friends I have made along the way. So, I immediately joined the Student Affairs Committee of NYWICI. My first assignment was to help organize the Student Career Conference in November 2008. Since then, I have helped organize other events. I plan to be a part of NYWICI for many years to come.
Aisha is a New York Women in Communications Foundation 2008 Scholarship winner.
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Да,aleks,побороть лень, действительно иногда очень сложно..
Aisha,
Congratulations on all you have accomplished. As you know, I’m new to the Student Affairs Committee, but have heard wonderful things about your contributions to the group.
Your story is a great illustration of why NYWICI’s mission of empowering women and promoting their professional growth is so important. It is profoundly rewarding to me to be part of an organization that supports women who display your level of initiative, determination and tenacity.
I’m so glad you’ll be part of NYWICI well into the future. I’ll be right there with you!