Ali Elrayes2018 in pictures!I built a habit of wrapping up the year with a review of all the memorable picture-worthy moments of the year. 2018 was insane! I decided…Dec 30, 2018Dec 30, 2018
Ali ElrayesFrom Benghazi to MIT: An International Perspective on Applying to Graduate SchoolThe thought of coming to MIT was one of dreams to me, even more so being an international student from Libya. This was my dream however; I…Oct 18, 2018Oct 18, 2018
Ali ElrayesRecovery Day — Puerto Rico Day 3I knew today would be slow. After yesterday’s long day, there was no way I was going to wake up around sunrise for that morning beach run I…Apr 26, 2018Apr 26, 2018
Ali ElrayesPuerto Rico “Rich Port” — Day 2Today, amongst the barrage of translation questions I forwarded to Fellipe, I learned that Puerto Rico meant Rich Port. Only through later…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Ali ElrayesPuerto Rico — Day 1I always wanted to give back to the community. I missed those days of volunteering with the Boy Scouts as I grew up to be who I am. Ever…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Ali ElrayesWhat exactly am I gambling with?A week has passed since I got the phone call. I always found it interesting how my perception of time can change so rapidly. I feel like I…Mar 18, 2018Mar 18, 2018
Ali ElrayesMy MIT Decision StoryIt was around 3pm-ish on Wednesday. Skipping my daily 2:30pm Turkish coffee session with Abe made me feel even more lazy than the usual end…Mar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018