Name: Rukeya Yassen
Major: Business administration
Languages spoken: English, Amharic, and Tigrinya
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Year: 2020
What things are you excited for, your first year of college?
I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life where I get to explore my interests and find out what it is that I want to do with my life. I’m also excited to meet new people and join clubs.
What’s your favorite thing about your culture and why?
My favorite thing about my culture is the love we have for one another and the strong binds we build amongst each other.
Do you have a favorite artist that you listen to? If so who?
I like listening to PND (partynextdoor)
Where’s your favorite place to eat in Seattle?
My favorite place to eat in Seattle is Olympic express it’s a small family owned restaurant in south Seattle
What’s your favorite holiday?
My favorite holiday is Eid
What’s your dream car?
My dream car is an all black Range Rover
What motivates you?
I am motivated by my parents because they came into this country with nothing at all only to provide the best life for me and my siblings. So everything that I do is for them and because of how much they’ve sacrificed for me.