Paving the way as the first male cheerleader at his high school posed some challenges for Youssef.

Youssef Hasweh is a Palestinian/Moroccan first-generation college student at the University of Chicago. Born and raised in Brooklyn he serves as a Social Media Specialist at JUV & a Marketing Intern at Going Places Careers. Youssef has developed a student leader advocacy program with over 80K followers where he shares resources regarding college equity and access. He is passionate about creating opportunities for disadvantaged students. You can learn more about his work on instagram @youssefhasweh.

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