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On July 30th 1997, what big event occurred in the world?
Ruhama Almaz Tadesse was born and the world gained a fierce female that can achieve anything.
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When did Ruhama get her first boyfriend?
The end of 6th grade, his name was Regu (like the pasta sauce).
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How did friends describe Ruhama?
Everyone knew her as the fun and out going yet calm and content girl. Always being there for others and never turning her back.
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What type of car was Ruhama driving?
A 2005 BMW 325i
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Does Ruhama pop out everyday for class?
Whether she is wearing heels and a dress or sleek workout attire with dope shoes, Ruhama always looks poppin.
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What country did Ruhama first visit?
Ethiopia, being that is where her family is from and she was the first generation born in America.
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What instrument did Ruhama enjoy playing?
The clarinet.
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Where did Ruhama get her first job?
Yo Bubble, a local frozen yogurt shop.
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What city did Ruhama move to the summer after her high school graduation?
Chaleston, South Carolina. She realized how much she hated it just two weeks after moving there.
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What was the first experience Ruhama remembers experiencing at Howard that changed her?
A nice girl on her floor in College Hall North walked up to her and told her she'd love to help her get acquainted with Howard. That same evening she was introduced to a whole new group of girls that soon became her closest friends on campus.
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Which parent is Ruhama closest to?
Her mother. Since a young age Ruhama has always been attached to her mothers hip.
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What was Ruhama's go-to outfit?
The first thing she would put on was pajama pants with monkeys on them and a bright yellow tank top.
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What were the goals Ruhama set for herself?
She wants to live in New York after graduating college and be a financial analyst for an entertainment company or fortune 500 company.
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Why did Ruhama choose to take a gap semester?
She wanted to find happiness in other areas of life and feel a sense of independence.
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What motivates Ruhama?
Her family. She has a lot of pressure on herself being the first generation born in America and just wants to be able to provide for the ones closest to her.
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What was Ruhama most afraid of as a child?
The dark. She would sleep with a night light and her TV on.
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Ruhama would do this with her free time.
Get her mom to drive to the local pet store so she can play with the puppies.
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Who asked Ruhama to prom?
Carter Gibson. She had always had a huge crush on him but sadly had to decline his offer due to her jealous long-distance boyfriend at the time.
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Who believed in Ruhama the most?
Jemia Bruce. She was the manager at her job that acted as a 2nd mother figure to her when her and her mother weren't getting along.
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What is Ruhama doing for the summer of 2017?
Attending the Capital One Women in Finance Summit, working two jobs, taking three summer classes, and traveling as much as she can!
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The most traumatic experience she went through was what?
Growing up, her parents would work everyday all day. She didn't get to see them as much so her older sister basically raised her.
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Which class did Ruhama always enjoy going to?
Math was and still is her favorite subject.
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What were Ruhama's biggest accomplishments in high school?
Graduated Vice President of her class, was the National Honor Society Secretary, gained a varsity letter in unified tennis, and helped set up her school Multi-Cultural fest
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On November 13th, 2015, what life changing decision did Ruhama make?
Chose to attend THE Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
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When and how did Ruhama gain the confidence she had always wanted?
Participating in the Ms. Kappa Alpha Psi pageant really opened her eyes. She learned how to boss up, take direction, and go out there and be the best.
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