Ahmed Abdullah
Quick Facts
Age: 23
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Strategic Communication
Place of birth: Sweden
Notable: First-generation college student
Languages: Somali, Swedish
Transfer Institution: Associate of Arts DTA in Communication, Seattle Central College
“Civility to me is respecting people, being kind to people, and standing up for what is right; a short conversation being polite, understanding, and helpful is all it takes. ”
Service & Work:
South Seattle College - Part-time Campus Security 2023-2024
Volunteer Experience Stockholm
Hagersten Beach 2021 June-August (contributed to crowd management and volunteered at an outdoor pool park during Covid)
Securitas AB Security Officer (Stockholm , Sweden 2021-2022)
Awards & Honors:
Seattle Colleges Tuition Support Award International Students
Phi Theta Kappa member
Deans list : Fall 2022, Winter 2023
President's list : Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024
Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship 2023
Seattle Colleges Tuition Support Award International Students
William Wilton Scholarship -Broadway High School Alumni Scholarship for Transfer Students - 2024-2025
Ahmed’s Biography
I am an international student from Sweden currently studying Communications and Media at Seattle University. I was born and raised in Stockholm in a multicultural neighborhood that exposed me to a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Growing up in such a diverse environment helped shape my passion for storytelling and fair representation.
Over time, I became increasingly aware of how underrepresented communities are portrayed in the media, and this awareness sparked my commitment to pursuing a career that amplifies voices often left unheard. I have seen firsthand how powerful accurate, authentic storytelling can be in changing perceptions and creating meaningful social impact.
After graduating high school, I took time to explore different paths and gain work experience before deciding to study abroad. I moved to Seattle in 2022 to continue my education and challenge myself both personally and academically. Adapting to a new country and education system was a major step outside my comfort zone, but it’s been a journey of growth, resilience, and discovery.
I am excited to continue learning, growing, and using media as a tool to promote equity and highlight the strengths and stories of communities around the world.
Mission & Goals
As a communication and media/strategic comm major, I want to advocate for fair and equal representation of marginalized groups in the media. I want to work with different media organizations and help them offer more fair and equal representation of marginalized groups. I want to showcase and highlight the untold stories of marginalized communities and show people that despite being underfunded and facing challenges, they possess so much potential and that there is a bright side that is often overlooked.
