Melania is an Economics student at the American University in Cairo (AUC), originally from Qena in Upper Egypt, with a heart drawn to both numbers and stories. She loves exploring how economics and art can uplift communities. Beyond class, you’ll find Melania mentoring peers, serving children, painting, or lost in a novel. At UChicago, she hopes to dive into behavioral economics, policy, and theater, so she return home equipped to spark economic empowerment through creativity and inclusive development.