Tarek Aboelenin’s letter to Mr. Aguilar

 

Being of a different culture, an international student-athlete from Egypt studying in the United States, it did not stop Mr. Aguilar to break any barriers in order to get to know me more in depth. The first impression that I had of Mr. Aguilar was that he is an honest, truthful, person that speaks words weighted with his life experience (being an engineer, supply chain professional, an athletic coach, a motivational speaker, and a father), and therefore, I received a sincere, genuine, advice and instructions from him at all times. Mr. Aguilar acquires knowledge regarding what does an international student does when studying/living the United States concerning academics, how to manage the costs of living, and athleticism (Mr. Aguilar dealt with different athletic institutions such as athletic college programs and high-school/middle-school club teams, and considering that his children are all student-athletes, Mr. Aguilar is well experienced in managing and coordinating the daily life of a student-athlete). Since Mr. Aguilar  was an international student himself, I recommend any international student/family studying in the United States to seek out for Mr. Aguilar’s help, and I am sure he will gladly provide the utmost guidance and support.

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In my personal experience with Mr. Aguilar, helped me on numerous occasions where I could not get the help I needed being away from family. Since Mr. Aguilar is a Karate sensei, he guided me to athletic aspects that athletes need to take develop like sportsmanship and setting high expectation while believing that they are achievable, and that is what I believe Mr. Aguilar helped me develop myself the most in, turning my mindset into a positive one, and that is where I first encountered what is known as life-coaching. Disciplining the mindset so that a person could develop problem solving skills and incorporate it in his/her daily life is something that I worked on under Mr. Aguilar’s teaching and guidance. If there is someone that Mr. Aguilar reminds me off whenever we discuss how positive thinking and setting one’s goals and expectations are essential, it is Rocky Balboa and his motivational mindset, which is a character that Mr. Aguilar very much relish its method.

Another issue that Mr. Aguilar helped me thoroughly in was giving me financial counseling. Mr. Aguilar has worked for many multinational organizations as Sr. Corporate Manager while negotiating and saving them millions of dollars. He uses such experience to help you be aware how to spend wisely your money to get the most of it.

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Finally, knowing Mr. Aguilar for years, I always admired how he is unconditionally always able to provide help for others that reach out to him. I always reach out to him for any sort of help, advice, or even a prayer, and so should you if you are seeking a mentor and an advisor that could guide you.

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Tarek Aboelenin

International Student from Egypt

Major in Film Making.

Oakland University.

200 Yard Breast Stroke Horizon League Gold Medalist.

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