Alex Safadi

My goals in life are to have a big happy family. A large part of that goal is I want to have less time working and more time with them. I would like to eventually retire early, as well as start a business.

My father was an immigrant and came from nothing, now he gives me everything I want and is able to support our family really well. He is absolutely one of the most important people in my life, both of my parents, they do everything for me. They have put everything they have away and put it down for me.

When it comes to my greatest accomplishments, I'm pretty young so I would say getting work experience. I’ve worked a couple jobs so far, but also getting into college is a big accomplishment. When I’m trying to manage my struggles, I like to go to the gym and just isolate myself, so I can do better for myself. What tends to make me the happiest is seeing other people happy, especially if it’s from me.

All and all, the AAP has done a lot for me. I like how it's a small community where you can get your work done and then go back home, and come back to it the next day.

Interview by Connor Davidson, spring 2022