Hadi Ghorayeb,
Hadi is a first-generation university graduate. His Palestinian paternal and maternal grandparents sought refuge in Lebanon in 1948 and worked hard to establish a reasonable and modest life in Beirut.
Hadi was a studious child who enjoyed learning and consistently performed well in school. Hadi had an ambition of attending university to become a nurse when he almost finished school. This was not an easy dream to pursue, especially financially; his father, the family’s primary breadwinner, lost his job as a photographer at the start of the Lebanese economic crisis, and his mother’s modest income as a hairstylist was barely enough to cover the family’s basic living expenses. However, Hadi’s parents believed in him and his desire, even though pursuing nursing as a male was uncommon in their community.
Hadi’s ambition came heartfelt thanks to a grant from the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund. He recently earned his nursing degree from the American University of Science and Technology (AUST). Hadi finished all his needed credits on schedule, maintained a good GPA and received special mentions. Hadi also met all other requirements, completing over 1,250 practicum hours at four different hospitals, commuting back and forth, and working 12-hour shifts on occasion. Hadi was preparing to take the next round of international colloquium tests, which were expected in July 2024. after which he will look for possibilities to extend his studies, enhance his and his family’s livelihoods, and pursue his passion.
He said, “I can’t believe I’m a nurse today. I genuinely respect and like this career. I am fortunate to be able to provide patient treatment to people of all ages and walks of life. I don’t have enough words to thank the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund for making my goal come true. I thus guarantee the Fund and ULYP that I will honor the nurse’s vow to serve and practice my profession with conscience and dignity. I will never forget it, and I am grateful for the opportunity you provided. I wish always to make you proud.”