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Maged Ba Qatyan
MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Yemeni parents, Maged Ba Qatyan dreams of becoming
an entrepreneur. Faced with challenges as a non-citizen in his birth country, he applied
for a visa in several countries in search of a better life, but was turned down by
all until the United States accepted him in 2021.
He enrolled at Kingsborough in 2022 after searching for top community colleges and
learning that the college had been named "best community college in New York" by Niche.
He started out in the ESL program to hone his English skills.
Maged became more active on campus as his confidence and academic skills grew. He
held various leadership roles including president of the Muslim Student Association
Club, senator in the Student Government, and treasurer of the Business Club. He was
also involved in the Entrepreneurship Club and International Student Club.
Last fall, his academic excellence earned him a spot on the Dean's List. He served
as a co-master of ceremonies for the Dean’s List award ceremony, where he spoke in
front of a large audience.
Maged graduates this June with a degree in business administration and a perfect 4.0
GPA. Saying that "Kingsborough is where dreams begin," he will represent the class
of 2024 as salutatorian.
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