Hobbies and interests
Running
Basketball
Soccer
Reading
Cooking
Reading
Economics
Adventure
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per month
Simon Goitom
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Hi! I’m Simon.
I’m an 18-year-old immigrant from Eritrea, and moving to the U.S. as a child has taught me resilience and adaptability. I’m passionate about business and plan to use it as a tool to uplift underrepresented communities and support mental health awareness. My background has always driven me to make an impact, whether it’s by helping other immigrants feel at home or finding new ways to support others through business. I look forward to bringing this perspective to my studies and future career.
Education
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Financial Services
Dream career goals:
Line associate
Chipotle2024 – 2024Team Member
Target2023 – 2023
Sports
Basketball
Intramural2020 – Present4 years
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2023 – 20241 year
Soccer
Junior Varsity2020 – 20222 years
Public services
Advocacy
Change Org — Created a successful Change.org petition, amassing 1.7 million signatures. Utilized strategic social media marketing and offered updates on the case2021 – 2021Volunteering
Sending Sunshines — Authored and decorated 60 personalized letters, spending 30 hours. Mailed the letters to elderly nursing home residents.2024 – 2024Volunteering
Castelar Elementary School — Dedicated time weekly to assist 22 students: aiding with homework, reading stories, teaching materials, and leading them to recess2023 – 2023