From ‘negativity’ to Princeton for Belachew Telahun Class of ‘10

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<p>An inspiring story about a gifted young man facing long odds and overcoming them with strength and wisdom beyond his years.</p>

<p>"When Belachew Telahun decided he no longer wanted to hang out with his neighborhood friends two years ago, he knew there were going to be consequences. He knew that if he wanted to focus on school, he would have to leave the group behind."</p>

<p>"The decision took an emotional and physical toll. He was jumped and threatened until it was even dangerous to leave his home, he said."</p>

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<p>WoW. As I said on another thread, the greatest gift an Ivy League education can give someone is the gift of being surrounded by such inspriring peers.</p>