Session Date: May 31st, 2022
Session Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
SESSION DETAILS
As a high school student, how many times have you heard about a high school senior who was accepted into their dream university wanted to ask them…
• What factors motivated you to decide who you want to be in the future?
• How did you use your high school years to prepare for your university applications?
• How did you select and apply for your university of choice?
• How did you talk to your family about your decisions?
• What parts of the Rize UPCG program were most helpful for you when you were applying for university?
• Looking back, what would be something you would have done differently in your university application journey?
We invite you to please join us on May 31st, 2022 between 4pm-5pm for an amazing session with our Rize students guest speakers as they share their inspirational journey through the RIZE UPCG program towards selecting, applying and getting admitted into their dream summer study abroad program or university.
This session will give you the opportunity to speak with successful high school students who have gained admission to top universities or who are taking the necessary steps to secure their future success.
Attendees will be able to hear more about individual perspectives from our student guest panel on what factors motivated them during the university applications process, how the Rize UPCG program was able to support their aspirations and how they were able to overcome obstacles that came in their way.
This session is suitable for all grades 9-12 to attend.
Guest Student Panel
Ms. Nour Abushousha
Nour Abushousha is a senior at Abu Dhabi International School. She intends to pursue a degree in the study of neuroscience at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Ms. Fatima Alsheryani
Fatima is a senior at Choueifat International School. She has successfully gained admission to the prestigious university, NYUAD where she will be pursuing a degree in Economics this fall.
Mr. Ghanem Sultan Almehairbi
Ghanem is a senior at The Elite Private School, Abu Dhabi. He intends to pursue a degree in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence.
Mr. Khalifa Alsuwaidi
Khalifa Alsuwaidi is a high school student at ADNOC School. He enjoys coding in his free time. Since childhood, he has always been fascinated by how little components in a device interact. He likes to tackle calculus problems in his spare time. In the future, he wants to get a Ph.D. in computer science.
Session Moderators
Ms. Jennifer Rosier
Ms. Rosier is the founder of PrepU Admissions and Test Prep in Boston, MA.
She has more than 30 years of collaborating with government entities, schools, corporations, and counselors to design educational programs for career guidance and university preparation. Her organization, PrepU has helped 16,000+ students gain entrance to UAE, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada, Australia, and to elite universities across the United States.
She is also global Director of Tutor Doctor Test Preparation Programs.
Ms. Rosier is a frequent guest lecturer on admissions in schools and organizations
“There is a place for every student. Our job is to help them envision and achieve their future goals!”
Nancy Al Hamad
International Certified Career Coach and Youth Empowerment Specialist. Worked for many years with college students and high-school students nationally and internationally. Passionate about empowering young minds to realize their potential and choose the right-career pathways for the future.
Spent some time in the USA, worked with the Office of International Education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and helped bridge the gap between cultures.
Has a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs and Human Resource Management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Language from Yarmouk University in Jordan.
Mission: Building a real partnership between stakeholders and providing the best learning and employment opportunities for the youth in the future.