Mohammed believes that the Qatar Scholarship and his education at AUB have unlocked new opportunities, paving the way for a stronger financial future. Beyond his personal journey, Mohammed commends the program for its dedication to empowering the Palestinian population in Lebanon. “The Palestinian people have faced multiple setbacks for decades, making it an often-underprivileged nationality. Being provided with scholarships and opportunities allows us to breathe a little bit, escape, pursue learning to pursue something other than staying in the camps and doing nothing, just being desperate.”

Mohammed will soon hold a dual degree in finance and computer communication, with a minor in math. “My older sister is a computer engineer. She told me that computer engineering involved math and physics, and there are many work opportunities in that sector, so I enrolled at AUB as a computer engineer. However, while pursuing my degree, I became interested in personal finance, especially when inflation and interest rates were rising. I believe that understanding finance is a must, or at least personal finance. I didn’t want to choose between majors, so I thought, why not pursue a dual degree, as well as minor in math, and follow all my passions?”

Even as he was trying to balance studying for two degrees, Mohammed found time to participate in various clubs and community outreach. “I'm a sociable person. I like to talk to people. I'm involved in multiple clubs and societies, and in those clubs we've taken part in lots of volunteering activities, such as visiting an orphanage and elderly homes. However, my most important community service project was one at a local school, where my colleague and I taught students public speaking through Model United Nations. Interacting with students at an underprivileged school makes me remember where I come from, and keeps me grounded.”

Mohammed's exceptional work ethic and determination caught the attention of prestigious American consulting firm Bain and Company, where he secured an internship opportunity. “Interning there greatly increased my skill set. Bain is an amazing company with a great culture and a steep learning curve; being there, I was able to network with very intellectual and connected people, allowing me to advance my consulting career.”