Being a first generation student I’ve always have been at a disadvantage but I use that to drive myself and keep on working harder towards achieving my goal of finishing college and starting my own car company someday. A large family of 14 siblings has definitely been the drive for me, the urge to keep on going, taking it all the way back to elementary. Being able to not understand the language of English and not being able to write my name or introduce myself to my peers because I didn’t understand the language. That pushed me to learn and work hard everyday, writing my name over and over again and again. From reading stop signs, to finally reading comic books in 3rd grade and understanding what was happening in those books. That definitely gave me joy. Seeing all the progress since kindergarten. Then coming to middle school and learning very hard math such as algebra and geometry. I was once again challenged and went to tutoring sessions when my classmates were having a blast playing video games or watching tv. That made me a bit sad but also reminded me of the WHY.?why am I studying when I could be playing basketball with my friends? Why am I learning math? Will I make it to the end? Why am I going to school again? My parents, who left their dreams and passions in life to sacrifice their time, energy and dreams so that WE OURSELFS could succeed and make our own dreams a reality. That is also another factor into why I am doing all I can to finishing college and hopefully succeed in my future career.

I try to be active weather that’s reading a book or staying fit by lifting weights and playing basketball. One of my favorite activities would be running around the block or taking a breath taking walk. They help calm down stressful times especially with school and finishing work loads of assignments. Nutritional wise I try to limit my sugar intake as well as note the calories I consume on a daily basis. Mentally I try to have fun and try to get my brain working better by talking about different discussions with my friends as well as listening to calm instrumental music on YouTube. All in all, doing those little things and activities have tremendously improved and impacted my life for the better.

I am passionate about English composition and literature because it is not only fun but interesting. Writing essays and learning new ways to compose those essays weather it’s informative, persuasive, or just motivating. Moreover the literature end is also just as exciting. Reading is something I’m passionate about weather it’s fiction or nonfiction, overall the best part of the week.

I love the challenge it places upon you whether that’s learning a new equation or solving a problem. It’s like you learn something new everyday. It also feels wholesome after learning and getting the correct answer.

The American dream means having access to education and being able to pursue a career. The American dream means not worrying about civil war, famine nor drought. it means not stressing about weather I’ll go hungry today for breakfast, lunch and dinner, day in day out. It means having the freedom to practice a religion with interference from the people in power. I hope to use my college degree to achieve my view of the American dream by pursuing a career in business management. Fortunately if I strive and succeed, therefore with a stable income that could then assist me in providing for my family and making my parents proud. Through all the struggle they have encountered, the education and dream jobs they’ve had to sacrifice. As well as the primary conflict of raising my 12+ siblings in a famished torn country. That is the support & foundation that aids my determination to succeed and achieve the American dream.

A quality i value in myself would be sincerity, I say that because in today's age and era its become the opposite. Growing up my parents taught me about being honest and sincere at a young age. From that day forth my life has changed drastically. Weren't it for their lesson I would be in a different situation than i am in today. Being sincere and kind has opened many doors of opportunities to grow, to learn and connect with individuals & like minded people. Having this quality throughout the journey of life would help me whether its through a relationship with a family, friend or co-worker.

I apply inventiveness in my life by working on my propensities, for instance one day I would ride to school, then, the following week I'd take transportation to school contingent upon the climate. I also play basketball and attempt to take imaginative actions in light of the features I see from players like Kyrie Irving or Jamal Crawford. I additionally pay attention to digital broadcasts about existence and sports I take a portion of those thoughts and heed/add them to my life.

I feel like being determined is the most valuable characteristic I see in myself, I say determined because when I want to achieve a goal, no matter how long it will take or the challenges I face along the way I always try to complete the mission. I feel having this characteristic would help me tremendously in my life journey by helping me accomplish goals such as getting into the business industry and starting a company. There would be many who give up rather than pursue their goals in life just because they have that mindset where if the obstacle is too big they will never reach that goal. I really want to help my parents in any way I could and one day repay them for raising me and my 7+ siblings. That is what pushes me everyday to give it my all and to hopefully one day relief my parents from the stress they endured, the dreams they gave up in order for us to be successful in life. I believe by being determined having hope and a bit of luck, you could definetly achieve more goals and dreams than you think is possible.

Hi my name is Nejib Muhumed and I love to play basketball and want to major in business and minor in finances. I really want to attend the U of M and become a Gopher. I plan to avoid college debt by getting a full ride scholarship to the U of M or as an athlete, lastly I could potentially win a scholarship on sites like Bold.org, Going Merry, Scholarship Points and many more.

Getting a 3.9 GPA in school is a great memory for me. Since entering 11th grade last year, I've finally accomplished one of my difficult ambitions. I accomplished something that few students do. While it isn't unusual, achieving the objective demonstrated, to me it proved that I am capable of achieving whatever goal I set my mind to as long as I put in the effort and study. The joy I had from thriving in all of my classes and studying late at night has greatly assisted my perception of myself as a more successful person than I previously believed.

 One of the things that makes me happy is playing basketball with my buddies and watching movies with my family. All of my worries, whether at school or at work, vanish when I hoop. Homework deadlines can be stressful, but watching a movie might help alleviate the tension. It makes me glad to have the support of my family and friends. Knowing that I have people that care about me and would go out of their way to aid me on a regular basis. Most people don't have that sort of support in their lives, so it's a significant thing for me to have that. It's a delight, and knowing that I'm surrounded by people who love and care about me. It's a blast to spend time with them!

I've never read a novel that has inspired me as much as Inferno. I had to guess what would happen next every time I flipped over the pages. It was well-made and well-coordinated, and it included comedy, suspense, and action in equal measure. After finishing the novel, I felt compelled to create my own fictitious masterpiece. That was the level of excellence! Anyone who loves thrillers and comedies should check this out.

I keep reminding myself that you're almost there, that you've got this! Just one more step, and then I'll keep going until I accomplish my objective. I also take my family's and instructors' recommendations into consideration. I attempt to figure out what went wrong, whether it's a test failure or learning a new language. Finally, I examine role models in many industries to see how they achieved success and how I may learn from them and apply what I've learned to my everyday life. If things appear disorganized, simply having hope and being optimistic about things might help you resolve your problem.

Hello, my name is Nejib Muhumed, and I am a high school senior. Currently, my top two career choices would be entrepreneurship or mechanical engineer. I want to go to college so that my family may be financially secure, and a college diploma will absolutely help me succeed in the workplace. I intend to use my education to make a positive difference in the world by applying what I've learned to real-world issues. For example, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, aircraft, and power plants. One option is to shut down power facilities and replace them with a more suitable alternative, such as solar energy.

Something that I love about my self is the urge to keep going. Even when I feel tired and want to give up I push even harder knowing that Im close to the finish line. WIthout that, I would not be where I am today. If it weren't for that trait, I would have never achieved anything in school, and in sports.

Hello, my name is Nejib Muhumed, and I am a high school senior. Currently, my top two career choices would be entrepreneurship or mechanical engineer. I want to go to college so that my family may be financially secure, and a college diploma will absolutely help me succeed in the workplace. I intend to use my education to make a positive difference in the world by applying what I've learned to real-world issues. For example, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, aircraft, and power plants. One option is to shut down power facilities and replace them with a more suitable alternative, such as solar energy.

I'm interested in STEM or entrepreneurship because I want to make a difference in the world. I want to solve problems that people face on a daily basis, whether they're little or massive. For example during the winter our feet become cold and a solution that just might work would be heated socks, where the contain future tech heaters inside them. There are a multitude of problems that need to be addressed that we may or may not be aware of.The best part about it all is that if you fail, you keep trying. Again and again and again! A wise man once said success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts! With that quote in mind, new ideas and inventions will alter the world for the better.

When I was 12 years old, my grandma passed away. On that day I felt numb like this wasn't really happening. I learned that time didn't wait for anyone, that it stopped for no one. From that day onward I learned a huge lesson, that time flies quickly and to always enjoy the moments with those that you love. I also learned to give my all with everything that I do such as school, job or even studying.

I want to see crime rates going down in my community and the endless killing of innocent people due to gun violence. In a world where the world has turned upside down. I want to see the country become less racist and strong rather than having to think about will I live to see another day. Changes that I plan on doing would be volunteer work in my community, such as cleaning the trash around the sidewalks and roadways. I can also mow lawns in my area and shovel snow and leaves during the winter and fall seasons.

Hello, my name is Najib Muhumed and my passion has always been to make it to the NBA. As a young kid, I was always a bit shorter than the average Joe. Many of my peers were taller than me and they used that to their advantage. I had to understand the game mentally and physically to adapt and adjust my weaknesses into strengths. In the coming year of my 8th grade year after my growth spurt I grew from 5'2 to 5'7. Not a tremendous change right? Correctomundo! kids my age around that time were 5'9 5'11 or even 6'2. But I still went on and practice on my flaws such as my 3 point shooting and mid-range shots. Once I came into high school, everything had changed. My height was measly still the same but the rules had shifted and the environment we were in had changed (middle school to high school). Again I had to adapt to the game and play a bit harder than usual. Now I really wanted to put my game even higher than its ever been.Its always been a dream of mine to dunk like Spud Webb and I started practicing my dunking just this year. So I started on a low rim first and progressed from there. Maybe one day I'll be able to reach my desired goals and make it to the league. But for now I got to focus on only what's in front of me. 1 thing at a time would suffice.

During the beginning years of high school, (specifically my first year) my main priority was to always get good grades and a high GPA. From the start of my freshmen year I did not do as well as I wanted to. I placed a solid 2.5 on my first- fourth quarter of my freshmen year. I thought high school would be easy and that a 34.0 gpa would be easily accomplishable. But I thought wrong, I underestimated my challenge. But i overcame it at the end.

Hello, my name is Najib Muhumed and I want to have a career in the business industry. I am passionate about starting my own computing company that markets different products for different companies. I know that I can do it. For now my plan is to graduate high school and go to the UOM and take a marketing or entrepreneurship class to learn as much as I can about the world of business and how it operates.

I would say my family is my everything because they are the backbone of my success, through and through they have always been there for me. Whether its a small task or a bigger conflict. Its why I started a youtube channel, to help me and my family reach our goals. I love the game of basketball they helped me learn to dunk with support physically and mental pushing me on when i felt like giving up....ect. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT57c19qas88f-7hbZ51j8Q

To most people role models are athletes and movie stars, but to me a role model is much more. To me a role model is a person who has positively influenced someone in life, and is not a person filled with selfishness and greed. They help shape someone’s personality, and characteristics. They are people others can look up to for advice in a hard situation, and they will provide those much-needed words of wisdom. Role models never judge past actions. Instead, they look to help because they really care. A role model is someone who we should never feel awkward talking to about our problems. A perfect role model for me is my mother. She is a wonderful human being. She is smart, wise, ambitious, patient and such a loving person. There are no words that can completely describe my gratitude towards her.. I would say my mother is my role model because she does so much for me; she gives me everything she has simply to make my life easier. I love my mother and I am so thankful that she is the way she is. She wakes up every morning with the positive attitude, and a smile on her face. She is always searching for ways to improve her persona, and live a happier life. My mother has looked after me and has supported me in every part of my life. Right from childhood she has been with me like my shadow. Life has been riddled with hurdles and difficulties, but she has managed to cross them all because of the amazing and independent person she is. She not only helped me whenever I needed but she also taught me to help myself. She taught me to keep myself clean and neat, how to eat and how to know how much to eat. She says, "a child does not learn from what parents say but from what parents do". Whenever I look at my mother I see an ordinary person but when I think about what she does and how she does it she becomes divine. The experience of my life so far has truly brought things into perspective. My mom’s ambition to succeed in life has allowed her to grow into a wonderful person full of kindness and knowledge. Ambition is a great virtue to have, and that is one reason why my mother is my role model. My mother has taught me that hard times can be overcome and that losing battles can be won. She has taught me more than I could have learned from any book. She sets an inspirational example to me teaching me how to live life and make wise choices, even in the most uncertain situations. I respect her a lot. She is my inspiration, my role model. I will try my best to imitate those lessons to my siblings and friends. I will try to be there for them and teach them all that I have learned from my mom. Weather they are in a difficult situation or a minor conflict, regardless. I would try my best to help them in any way possible. To sum up, my mom is a role model in my life.

My 3 favorite Influencers for learning about personal finance: Suze Orman, Othman Tmoulik ,Rachel Cruze

My 3 favorite places to shop online is Walmart,Target and Forever 21. I love shopping at those places because it's easy quick and not time consuming. I just order what I'd like then shazam, I go and then I choose a delivery location. It's as simple as it could get. Even your grandma could do it. To sum up, those are my 3 favorite places to shop online.

Many of us have role models in our lives and to most people role models are athletes and movie stars, but to me a role model is much more. To me a role model is a person who has positively influenced someone in life, and is not a person filled with selfishness and greed. They help shape someone’s personality, and characteristics. They are people who someone can look up to for advice in a hard situation, and know that they will give those words of wisdom. They will never judge our past actions, instead only look to help because they really care. A role model is someone who we should never feel awkward talking to about our problems. A perfect role model for me is my mother. She is a wonderful human being. She’s smart, wise, ambitious, patient and such a loving person. There are no words that can describe my gratitude towards her, but through this essay I will describe some of her characteristics that makes her my role model.I would say that my mother is my role model because she does so much for me; she gives me everything she has just to make my life easier. I love my mother and I am so thankful that she is the way she is.She wakes up every morning with the positive attitude, and a smile on her face. She is always searching for ways to improve her persona, and live a happier life.My mother looked after me and supported me in every part of my life. Right from childhood she has been with me like my shadow. It had been riddled with hurdles and difficulties, but she has managed to cross them all to because of the amazing and independent person she is.She not only helped me whenever I needed but she also taught me to help myself. She taught me to keep myself clean and neat, how to eat and how to know how much to eat. She says, "a child does not learn from what parents say but from what parents do". Whenever I look at my mother I see an ordinary person but when I think about what she does and how she does it she becomes divine and the reason of my smile! The experience of my life so far has truly brought things into perspective. My mom’s ambition to succeed in life has allowed her to grow into a wonderful person full of kindness and knowledge. Ambition is a great virtue to have, and that is one reason why my mother is my role model. My mother has taught me that hard times can be overcome and that losing battles can be won. She has taught me more than I could have learnt from any book. She sets an inspirational example to me teaching me how to live life and make wise choices, even in the most uncertain situations.I respect her a lot. She is my inspiration, my role model.

Hello my name is Najib Muhumed, Im a junior at a school called Ubah medical academy. I love playing sports especially basketball. My motto in life is to change myself in the best way I could become then change the world. There is a quote that i always try to act upon it states that " We can't change the world unless we change ourselves". Which is actually true you must first be the best YOU that you can become. Then you could make a change. I always wanted to become a businessman or an entrepreneur. One day I started making lists of problems that i could solve that annoy me for example when its winter in Minnesota and my feet get cold on the bus, I thought what if i invented socks that have heat inside them( project unfinished), and as long as I could remember I've always wanted to start a successful business. It wasn't about the millions but solving everyday problems that people faced. In 10 years I hope to achieve the unthinkable, which is ending air pollution and other global problems.

Hello my name is Najib Muhumed I am 17 years old and am in high school. As long as i can remember I've always wanted to be in the NBA. During my childhood i would play with my friends peers siblings.... ect ect. Everyday i am working towards my goal i may not be perfect but i always try to be a better "me". One of the things that pushes me on would be my family. They urge me to achieve my goals and dreams, regardless of the obstacles that come my way. I also like to read and dream of one day be an author and create my craziest fantasies that i usually read like dragons aliens demigods aliens.... ect ect you name it!. Being the middle child in my family i always try to be a role model for my little siblings. One day i hope that i achieve my dreams like being in the nba or being an author who creates great books that come from my imaginations, hopefully I can reach those goals one day.

Hello my name is Najib Muhumed I am 17 years old and am in high school. As long as i can remember I've always wanted to be in the NBA. During my childhood i would play with my friends peers siblings.... ect ect. Everyday i am working towards my goal i may not be perfect but i always try to be a better "me". One of the things that pushes me on would be my family. They urge me to achieve my goals and dreams, regardless of the obstacles that come my way. I also like to read and dream of one day be an author and create my craziest fantasies that i usually read like dragons aliens demigods aliens.... ect ect you name it!. Being the middle child in my family i always try to be a role model for my little siblings. One day i hope that i achieve my dreams like being in the nba or being an author who creates great books that come from my imaginations, hopefully I can reach those goals one day.

I build a website for a class one time and it was using a notepad.That was the first time i ever experienced CS and i loved it. I started learning more about how to create site, make apps. So far i am learning more about Python and using JavaScript. I would love computer science to be my major in college.

I intend to advance human longevity by finding a new way that people can Improve life expectancy with daily exercises. Many people think that oh ill does it when I'm 60 or 80 or ill do it next week or month ect....ect... But with that kind of mindset, you would even begin. I'm passionate about longevity research because I want other people to live longer. Imagine a world where the average person was able to get 10, 20, or 30 more years of youthful life to further leverage and enjoy their skills, relationships, and experience. How much more human satisfaction and advancement would be unleashed if they lived that long. It would help family members learn more about their family tree and they could talk to their great grandparents or grandparents. My plan to prolong human longevity would be 1 simple word. ¨Exercise¨. Exercising can make your muscles physically tired, but you’ll feel more energized from it. Additionally, Exercise increases your blood flow which means that your heart is pumping oxygen to your brain, muscles, and tissues faster. It also promotes the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and natural endorphins that will make you feel better and more energized. Even moderate exercise can improve your energy levels! It's crucial to understand exercise cannot make up for either not enough or poor quality sleep. Furthermore, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders can disrupt your sleep cycles, leaving you tired all day. People quit exercising for many reasons, including too much too soon: If you go from no exercise at all to hitting the gym seven days a week, you're bound to feel burnt out. Instead, ease into a new routine. Confusion Do your research. Find out more about the machines at the gym and learn a little basic anatomy so you can target your exercises to your goals. If you go in without a plan, you're more likely to choose random exercises or complete them sporadically. Most gyms offer how-to tours of their facilities. Boredom: Some people love treadmills or stationary bikes, but others find walking or pedaling to nowhere gets old fast. If you're quickly getting bored with the exercises you've chosen, they may not be a good fit. Find something that holds your interest for the long haul or that offers enough variety to keep your workout from feeling stale. Soreness: When you're just starting, soreness is to be expected. However, you should still be able to function. If you're so exhausted after your workout that you can't lift your head off the pillow or you get an injury while exercising, you're not likely to feel motivated to get back to it once you're feeling better. If you're not losing weight as fast as you hoped or getting sculpted abs, the frustration might make you want to throw in the towel. Remember: You don't put weight on or become deconditioned overnight. Likewise, you can't lose weight or rebuild your strength overnight either. Getting started is the first step toward reaching your fitness goals. Give your body time to react. “I just don’t have the time to work out.” Sound familiar? We are all busy. Jobs, school, family, cleaning, gardening, car repairs, appointments, social obligations, catching up on your favorite shows, etc., etc. The list goes on and on. In our fast-paced world is it any wonder that most people shove exercise to the very bottom of their list? Making time to workout without disrupting your life can seem like an impossible task at times. It’s easy to say “just make time,” but the reality is rarely that easy. Sure, for some people, simply being diligent about blocking out a certain hour of the day will do the trick.

Hello, my name is Najib Muhumed. I am a sophomore at Ubah Medical Academy. As a child of immigrant parents, I learned to take responsibility for my family and myself at a very young age. Although my parents spoke English, they constantly worked hard to financially support my family. My parents always pushed me toward education and graduating from college. They wanted a better life for me, they did not have the opportunity to go to school when they were my age. I saw my parents struggling to support our family and I became determined I started taking my school seriously and putting in all my effort in my schoolwork. My older sister is the first one to go to college. She has taught me that the only objects holding me back are the ones I place on myself, the ones I decide will hold me back. So I thought if my sister could achieve her dreams I can too! I also learned to be a good role model for my siblings by doing well in school and helping them with their school work. moreover, the three things that are important to me are my family, being successful, and leaving a legacy. I keep these important things at the forefront of my mind every day, to remind myself for what I'm fighting for. I did not choose a career that would fit my interest, and I still haven't decided on a major for college. But I´m thinking of being an engineer or an entrepreneur but I think my job will most likely be between 3 types of engineers either a mechanical engineer, a software engineer, or a chemical engineer. Additionally, I plan on changing the world with this scholarship. One of my goals in life is to make a positive impact on the world. If I win this scholarship I plan on finding a solution to air pollution and greenhouse gas. Factories produce air pollution by burning fuels such as fossil fuels and as a result, they carry out chemical processes and releases dust and other particulates into the atmosphere. According to the EPA, 50 percent of air pollution is caused by factories and industrial pollution. I also would try to find a solution to disease-causing deaths like Cancer, Stroke, Ischemic heart disease and many more I would try to find a drug that could exterminate pathogens and maybe find a vaccine that triggered the human body to fight the disease or a drug that could kill the disease. To sum up I would find a new way that factories can run without contributing to air pollution and find a solution to insignificant diseases. In 10 years I hope to see myself owning my own company and making a positive impact on the world. Furthermore, I´ve always believed that I alone can´t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. In college, I also want to complete my Bachelor's degree and have a great life.