Former Abu Dhabi student shines bright on Times Square billboard in New York

Former Abu Dhabi student shines bright on Times Square billboard in New York

Published: Sun 17 Dec 2023, 4:24 PM Last updated: Sun 17 Dec 2023, 5:53 PM

A 19-year-old who studied in the UAE was recently featured on a massive billboard in central Times Square as one of the top mentors at a multinational boutique consultancy.

Times Square, situated at the heart of New York City, is famous for its iconic digital billboards and advertisements that display images of celebrities and a diverse range of well-known brands.

Advait Arya appeared on a billboard throughout an entire day, showcased over 26 times for his mentorship services in November 2023.

The young adult who was once a student of Raha International School in Abu Dhabi stands among the select few students securing offers from prominent consultancies and banks in the UK.

“In the first year after joining the university, I managed to secure internships for investment banking at Barclays Investment Banking London and EY Assurance London. These internships have an acceptance rate of less than two per cent, so they are very competitive. Since I had applied to so many places, I had learnt the entire application process and learnt what it takes to secure these sorts of internships,” said the LeapBeyond mentor.

The company spotted Advait after he put