FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com MAY 7, 2015 • The Courier sun 19 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUENS Souha Ltifi President QCC Business Society Background: Souha Ltifi, 39, currently lives in Elmhurst but came into the United States from Tunisia in 1999. Fascinated by American culture and music, Ltifi came to the country for a better life and a chance to enjoy freedoms that were forbidden to her as a woman in Tunisia, where her younger brothers were allowed to play outside and ride a bike but she wasn’t. She speaks Arabic, French and English and is now married and the mother of two children, ages 9 and 5 months. Occupation: Ltifi is currently a full-time student in her final semester of Queensborough Community College studying business administration, but she has worked a number of jobs to support herself, including busing tables at a restaurant, driving an ice cream van, and counting prescription medication as a pharmacy technician. She will be transferring to Queens College following her graduation. Community Involvement: Ltifi became president of the Business Society after being encouraged to apply for the position by professor and mentor Linda Meltzer. Greatest Achievement: “When I came here, for a whole week I didn’t know where I was sleeping. I slept in the airport for a couple of days, Astoria Park for a couple of nights. I didn’t know the language, didn’t know anybody. I never thought one day that I would be a student, that someone would be interviewing me like this. I feel very proud of myself. I didn’t speak the language, but now I’m sitting in a student’s desk and I understand and I get A’s and B’s.” Biggest Challenge: “Balancing between study and home. It’s really hard to balance having kids and doing schoolwork, I have to do homework together with my son. I have to be mother, wife and student at the same time.” Inspiration: Ltifi had to work to support her four younger siblings while they pursued an education, and she is the last one to finish up her degree. She was motivated to work toward her own education after each of her siblings found success in their respective fields, and she says that her biggest inspiration is to make her family proud, especially her 9-year-old son. “I want them to be proud of me, how I did,” Ltifi said. “It’s not easy to come here and advance and study. I want him to use me as inspiration, and finish school and be a good citizen. BY ALINA SURIEL brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens We’ve got Reverse Mortgages figured out! ® Are you a homeowner? Are you 62+ years old? No mortgage payments are required while you live in your home Proceeds are Tax-Free! Get a line of credit, lump sum, or monthly payments for the rest of your life! Find out more about the benefits of a Reverse Mortgage... Call us at (718) 269-3448 and receive a free gift and information kit (including a Free informational DVD) 1st Senior Capital a division of Professional Mortgage Solutions, Inc. NMLS #148800. 62-81 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, NY Treat Mom On Her Special Day!! Dining Room Specials Served with choice of Soup or House Garden Salad and Coffee, Tea or a Bottomless Fountain Soda. Chicken Marsala .......................... $21.99 Served with Rice Pilaf & Sautéed Spinach. Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon ..... $25.99 Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli. Boneless Rib Eye Steak .............. $29.99 Served with Roasted Red Potatoes & Sautéed String Beans. REGULAR MENU ALWAYS AVAILABLE • RESERVATIONS WELCOMED Complete Your Meal Add a bowl of Ben’s homemade soup of your choice, a bottomless beverage and three yummy homemade ruggies for $7.49 additional with the purchase of any regularly priced sandwich or entrée in our dining room. Catering For Everyone For delicious dining at home! Family Dinner for 6 .............. from $99.99 Party Platter Plus for 10 ............. $149.90 Do-It-Yourself BBQ for 10 ........... $189.90 Housewarming Buffet for 20 .... $359.80 eGift Cards The perfect gift for Mom! FREE instant email delivery. Order online at www.BensDeli.net. © 2015 Ronald M. Dragoon 11374. Registered Mortgage Broker-NYS Department of Financial Services This material is not provided by, nor was it approved by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) or by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
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