Sabine Slim - University Honors and Digital Marketing - May 2026
...be open-minded, take risks, and seize opportunities. Spend as much time as you can on campus, don't underestimate the value of getting involved early on.
Name, Major, Year of Graduation
Sabine Slim - double majoring in University Honors and Digital Marketing - May 2026.
Career
I’m an associate banker at the world’s leading bank, JP Morgan Chase.
Tell us about yourself!
I’m an ambitious individual, who left her home country, Lebanon to study in the States. I'm passionate about becoming a successful businesswoman and achieving my dream of founding and leading my own company.
What are you involved in at Wayne State and external to Wayne State?
At Wayne State, I'm an active member of Wayne Women in Business. Previously, I was part of the Honors Student Association here and the Lions International Club in Lebanon.
What class/professor has shaped you the most? How?
My Anthropology Professor, Tareq Ramadan who taught me ANT 3550 (Arab Society in Transition). He inspired me because of all his accomplishments and love for the history of the middle east. He deepened my understanding of my own culture, heritage, and history.
Do you have any advice for future or current Honors students?
To future and current Honors students, I'd say: be open-minded, take risks, and seize opportunities. Spend as much time as you can on campus, don't underestimate the value of getting involved early on. I started doing that in my third year and I wish I had taken advantage of more opportunities during my freshman year. So, take advantage of every chance you get to network with recruiters, engage with other students, attend events, and join organizations. These experiences will enrich your academic journey, help you build meaningful connections and most importantly create lifelong memories.
Where is your favorite place to study on campus?
My favorite places to study on campus are the Undergraduate Library, Honors College, Student Center, and Business school.
Where is your favorite place to eat on campus?
I enjoy grabbing a bite at Quickly in the Student Center.
What is your favorite thing to do on campus?
I love walking around main campus and enjoying the university life. I feel like there are always new places to explore because of how big the campus is.
What is a struggle you have overcome?
Although I was born abroad to American citizenship, I spent my entire life in Lebanon, educated in French and immersed in Arabic culture, with English as my third language. Moving to the US two years ago, I had to start from zero, overcoming the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture, while being continents away from home, family and friends. I eventually made it on the dean’s list every single semester, and I became an associate banker at the world’s leading bank, JP Morgan Chase two years before even graduating.
How has your perception of Detroit changed since attending Wayne?
Initially, I had misconceptions about the motor city, Detroit; but since attending Wayne State and thanks to my Honors classes, I've gained a deeper understanding of the city's rich history, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit, which has given me a greater appreciation for it.