I was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. However, I took my biggest leap in life when I moved to America ten years ago with nothing but $200 cash, my dreams, and my determination.

I obtained my driver's license and was employed within two weeks of arriving in the states. I worked relentlessly to achieve goals that seemed out of reach. Yet, despite great hardship, my perseverance would not allow me to give up.

Five years later, I received my America...