Maria Eldeeb's Educational Journey

Maria Eldeeb shares her journey from working on a farm in Egypt to overcoming educational challenges in the USA. Despite hardships, including homelessness, she found stability and academic success through Khan Academy. This resource helped her catch up in math, leading to her early high school graduation and pursuit of a math degree at Queen's College. Maria continues her education at Columbia University, demonstrating resilience and a passion for learning.

Where was Maria Eldeeb born?

• India

• USA

• Egypt

• Canada

What was a significant challenge Maria faced during her early education in the USA?

• Lack of interest

• Balancing work and school

• Financial issues

• Language barrier

What major life event happened to Maria two weeks into high school?

• She won a scholarship

• Her house burned down

• She moved to a new city

• She started a new job

What resource did Maria find that helped her academically?

• Private tutor

• Local library

• Khan Academy

• Online forum

What subject did Maria develop a love for through Khan Academy?

• History

• Literature

• Math

• Science

What was Maria's educational status after finishing 11th grade?

• She graduated

• She transferred schools

• She dropped out

• She repeated the grade

How did Maria's educational journey progress after high school?

• She started working full-time

• She took a gap year

• She traveled abroad

• She attended Queen's College

What degree did Maria pursue at Queen's College?

• Applied Math

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

Which university did Maria transfer to for her second bachelor's degree?

• MIT

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

How long did it take Maria to complete her applied math degree?

• Four years

• Two and a half years

• Two years

• Three years