19 year old Nigerian Harvard Student recognized, commended by pres. Obama

 

Nigerian genius, Saheela Ibraheem, 19, made history On Thursday, February, 26, when she was honoured with an official reception in the White House by the US President, Barack Obama and the First Lady, Michelle.

Saheela Ibraheem got into the Ivy League Harvard at the age of 15, where she is currently studying neurobiology — a branch of science that studies the brain — and has been listed among the “World’s 50 Smartest Teenagers.” She was also accepted for admission by 13 other top colleges in the United States, including the MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and six Ivy League institutions, choosing Harvard, she became one of the youngest students to ever attend the university. She will be graduating in May this year.

Speaking after an introductory speech by Ibraheem at the White House, President Obama stated that"There are a lot of teenagers in the world. Saheela is like one of the 50 smartest ones. That’s pretty smart. And she’s a wonderful young lady. She’s like the State Department and the National Institute of Health all rolled into one. And we are so proud of your accomplishments and all that lies ahead of you. And you reflect our history. Young people like you inspire our future.” he said

According to Saheela, passion is what's made her attain such academic feat.

“If you are passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about most of these things, especially with math and science, it will work out well,” she saidAccording to her mother, Saheela had always been independent as a child and had never wanted anyone to help her with her homework
“She’s like always independent. I never get to help with her homework because she’d say ‘it’s my work mommy, not yours.’ she said
Congrats to Saheela...