UCL Remarkable Stories - Ali Issa

UCL Minds

UCL student of electronic engineering Ali Issa shares his journey coming to the UK as a refugee on his own at the age of fifteen and how this challenging experience has helped to shape his aspirations to help others. He arrived with limited language skills and was moved to several foster homes before settling into his current residents. His story is inspiring, hope provoking and shows the real power of perseverance and not giving up. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing/resources-and-information/digital-resources-and-apps/remarkable-stories Date of episode recording: 2022-04-01 Duration: 40 Language of episode: English Presenter: Mitesh Vagadia Guests: Gia Lulic Producer: Gia Lulic; Mitesh Vagadia, Lina Chang (Ediitor)