Salam Orabi, '22

I was accepted as an online student at ASU in May 2020-and yes, it was fully online back then because of the pandemic. I was offered a scholarship to complete my studies at ASU, and honestly, I was super grateful for that. Studying at ASU really helped me strengthen my skills. Each course felt like a new beginning, a new chance to grow. Watching lectures, connecting with friends, and getting support from professors was such a blessing-especially during the tough times of the pandemic. Back then, studying became more than just education for me-it was my way of disconnecting from all the negativity around. It gave me something meaningful to focus on. I was learning, growing, and staying motivated-and that made a real difference in my life.