Since childhood, Elkhattabi has felt a passion for writing.

鈥淚 love writing. It came naturally to me even as a little kid,鈥� Elkhattabi recalled. 鈥淲hen I was in middle school, I won first place in a writing competition. That was when I started to realize my skills in writing.鈥�

Despite his love for writing, Elkhattabi played soccer professionally before deciding to pursue his college education. When he transitioned to college, his draw toward the field of mass communication stemmed from his love for sports, but he quickly realized that his interest in journalism went deeper than that.

鈥淲hen I started studying, I realized that this field was interesting to me even outside of sports,鈥� said Elkhattabi. 鈥淚 started to see all the possibilities in this field. There are so many different things you can do in mass communication.鈥�

Getting back into the routine of school took a bit of work, but Elkhattabi says he appreciates the surroundings at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock for making that easier.

鈥淚 lived in New York before coming here, and I never would have done it there,鈥� Elkhattabi reflected. 鈥淚t would have been too distracting. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has a peaceful environment and provided me with the tools to be successful in my college career. I was able to focus and achieve my goals. I鈥檝e even been able to be on the dean鈥檚 and chancellor鈥檚 lists.鈥�

While he鈥檚 studied, Elkhattabi has also gotten some valuable work experience in the field. He has worked at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock as an editorial assistant in the Office of Communications and Marketing through the Federal Work Study Program, at ESPN + at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, as well as working as a freelance reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. These experiences have helped him to determine what direction he鈥檇 like to take his career in the future.

Elkhattabi emphasized the important role that college has played in his life.

鈥淎 lot of people these days talk about how school isn鈥檛 important,鈥� said Elkhattabi. 鈥淏ut for me, college has molded me into the person I want to be. It鈥檚 been very important to me.鈥�

After graduation, Elkhattabi looks forward to taking his next step at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to earn his master鈥檚 degree in mass communications.

鈥淚 am excited to start my master鈥檚 degree,鈥� said Elkhattabi. 鈥淚t鈥檚 something I never thought I would do.鈥�

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