I am the first generation on my father's side of the family to be born in the United States. My parents experienced many hardships to provide me with the best childhood I could of had. Growing up I traveled to many parts of the world, and those experiences brought a global perspective into my life. My dad had a heart transplant in 2013 which brought to my attention everything he has done for me. I knew that if my dad made a successful life for himself coming from a small town in Tunisia I am capable of achieving the unimaginable. When I was 16 I ran the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This was the turning point in my life because I learned how to manifest a high level of self determination. I went through a search of colleges to find a school that would help me accomplish my dreams.

All forms of communication is an art. The Communication Rhetoric Studies program at Syracuse University is through the Visual Performing Arts school. My ideas are my paint brushes and my projects are my canvases. A timed speech gives me the opportunity to explore the power of words. It is euphoric to me when I captivate my audience and move their soul from what I communicate. I chose to Double Major in Political Science to learn how to analyze institutional and public activity. I find theories a tool to help me use rhetoric to shape behaviors. Towards the end of freshman year at Syracuse I felt distracted from my sense of self. I knew it was time to train for another marathon. I spent 6 months preparing my body for another 26.2 mile race. On October 14th I ran the 2018 Empire State Marathon at an 8.30 pace. I improved my time by one hour. Long distance running is my passion because I enter a world away from hysteria. I become at peace with my mind and body. Determination is a self discovery process. Natural Instinct is a subconscious idea that can be hacked by grit. I run marathons to control my willpower. I am motivated to accomplish each objective at hand.