A business administration major with a concentration in finance and a minor in economics from Cairo, Egypt, Amer served as president of both the Poet Student-Athlete Leadership Academy and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and was also a senator in the Associated Students of Whittier College.
Throughout his time at Whittier, Amer balanced intense athletic commitment with academic rigor, all while finding time for hobbies like hiking, gaming, reading, and traveling. He crossed the Commencement stage yesterday having honed his leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills as well as hands-on experience from internships in investment banking and private equity.
We asked him a few questions about his experience as a Poet and his plans for the future.
What’s next for you after graduation? I’m planning to work in financial consulting.
What’s a fun fact about you? I can cook.
What’s your favorite Whittier memory? Dinners with my teammates after a long practice or match.
What was your favorite class at Whittier? Leading and Growing a Small Business with Rik Ichiho.
What’s your favorite spot on campus? The Spot.
If you could give your first-year self some advice, what would it be?
These five things require zero talent: being on time, making an effort, having a positive attitude, being teachable, and listening more than you speak. Do them.
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