Malikah Alabdullah

Once accepted into the program, Malikah chose to spend her summer at Boston University, where she met teachers, mentors, and friends who helped her grow as a person and as a student. She learned invaluable lessons about herself, her goals, and her potential. She also had the opportunity to delve into the inner workings of computer science and determined that it was the right major for her. 

“Being a part of this program has given me access to a wealth of knowledge and abilities that I would not have otherwise had,” she says. “It has also given me the chance to interact with successful people, gain wisdom from their experiences, and truly live the college experience.” 

For Malikah, the QCPP program did not end with the summer. She continued to receive ample support and guidance from the program throughout her senior year of high school. She attended regular virtual advising sessions with her counselor, who helped her with every step of her college application process. She also had access to a network of alumni and peers who shared advice with her and reflected on their own undergraduate experiences.  

Malikah is now ready to begin her college journey with confidence as a computer science major. She believes that QCPP has prepared her for college and beyond, instilling in her the virtues of independence, resilience, and being responsible. She hopes to use her newfound skills and knowledge for positive change, and she credits QCPP for setting her on a path to chase her dreams.  

“After this experience, I can say that all of my hard work paid off because I am now prepared to begin my college career with the major I selected,” says Malikah. “I have no doubt that it will be enjoyable and full of accomplishments, and I am incredibly appreciative of the chances and opportunities I got from QCPP that helped me reach my objective.”