So when the couple's oldest daughterMalia Obama graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 2016, no one doubted she'd pick a top-tier college. Harvardclasses begin on Aug. 30, andthefreshmanmove-in dayis coming up fast, onAug. 22. So when the couple's oldest daughter Malia Obama graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 2016, no one doubted she'd pick a top-tier college. However,. Carly Stern For Dailymail.com 'The fact that they are good students and polite girls. Elite Daily reached out to representatives for the Obamas for comment on Malia's living situation, but did not hear back by the time of publication. 24-year-old Malia is a TV writer and a graduate of Harvard University. They were pictured together six weeks ago enjoying each other's company at an American football match. In September 2022, Malia was linked to rumored boyfriend, Dawit Eklund, an Ethiopian-American record producer. While we don't know much about the younger Obama sister's college plans yet, after two years at school, big sis' arrangements are a little more set in stone. She graduated from Harvard in 2021 and is now working as a writer on Donald Glover's . The 19 year oldhas continued to beef up her entertainment experience in the last year. Barack and Michelle Obama wished their daughter Malia a happy 23rd birthday on the nation's birthday. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. Malia was first seen with the then-unidentified student during Harvard vs Yale American football game in November 2017. She too is in a relationship with former basketball player and inspiring filmmaker, Clifton Powell Jr. Obama has since pursued her interests in television and filmmaking. Two years after graduating Columbia University, Obama moved to Chicago to work as a community organizer with the Developing Communities Project. According to Harper's Bazaar, the series involves a Beyonc-esque character. And then we can talk. Malia Obama is officially a Harvard University freshman. Before that, she workedon the set of HBO'sGirls. "As a father, I want to protect my girls from that stuff," he said. Like many presidents' children, Obama willjoin the ranks of those just trying to balance being a student with staying out of the spotlight. Malia was in a previous relationship with Rory Farquharson. Malia has been .css-gegin5{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#9a0500;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-gegin5:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}taking a gap year since she graduated from the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. in 2016. It won't be her first dip. The school's. The former First Lady of the United States shares two children with Barack Obama. Malia has shown interest in pursuing a Hollywood path for quite some time. "It was an extra special treat to have them. Although it is not known what he is studying at university, he is known to have a keen interest in finance and banking and has previously undertaken an internship at the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building in Northern Ireland. 'And let me tell you, it helps to have our president, Joe Biden, in office, because when you have a responsible, mature president in office, it makes it even easier for us to move onto the next phases of the work that we do, because we're not sitting and worrying every day about what's gonna happen next. Along with her work at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Malia scored multiple internships as a teenager with the intent of advancing her interests in television and filmmaking: She became a production assistant on the set of Extant in 2014, aided the writers of the series Girls in 2015 and served a stint with The Weinstein Company in 2017. This material may not be reproduced without permission. By During a state visit to Cuba in 2016, she famously helped her father communicate with their hosts in Spanish. "So I just said, 'Okay, well that's interesting that you guys are going to try living together. No matter how you feel about college, we can all get really pumpedabout this. In September 2022, Malia was linked to rumored boyfriend, Dawit Eklund, an Ethiopian-American record producer. The snapshot, posted on to Instagram by Michelle, received more than 2.7 million likes. Whatever she decides to do, we're confident she'll do more than just made the dean's list. While she hasn't given us any indication as to what she'll be studying, it's possible she'll opt. The New York Times. Barack Obama the nation's 44th president from 2009-17 and the first black man elected to the office attended Columbia University. After leaving the White House, the Obama sisters have attempted to stay out of the spotlight while living their very "real lives," according to their mother and former first lady, Michelle Obama. 'And so much of what is going on is that if you've been raised to assume that all black people are X, in the case of interactions with black men and police officers, sadly it can often lead to death.'. Getting vaccinated will save livesand that life could be yours.'. "They still have PTSD from guys talking into their wrist microphones and glasses as they try to go to a music concert.". This report originated with The Last Line of Defense, an entertainment web site that publishes satirical stories, as a disclaimer on the site's "About Us" page states: The Resistance may include information from sources that may or may not be reliable and facts that dont necessarily exist. Sasha Obama, the former president's younger daughter, graduated from high school on Sunday with her parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, and her sister Malia in attendance, according to US . The couple spent the summer in California together. First Lady Michelle Obama graduated from Harvard Law in 1988, and her husband followed in 1991. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Malia Obama was spotted touring campuses across the country prior to her graduation at the elite Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. Best Known For: Malia Obama is the older daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Obama's living situation for the 2018 to 2019 school year is unclear, but she has lived in a dorm before. ". When Gayle remarked that the pandemic has been a long, dark tunnel but we are starting to see the light, Obama replied that the light could be shining brighter if everyone did their part. WASHINGTON President Barack Obama's daughter Malia will take a year off after graduating high school in June before attending Harvard University in 2017, the president and his wife said. [The Hollywood Reporter, The Week]2. Perhaps it was Harvard's reputation of protecting high-profile students that helped her choose the school. So I urge everybody out there, within the sound of our voices, please, please get the vaccine. According to THR, Malia landed an internship with The Weinstein Company in 2017 after having previously interned on. She's also got a new class of friends to get excited about. Malia Obama, who has decided that as an adult she wants to be a pot smoking, rap listening, twerking party girl, has been ousted from the student roster at Harvard University. 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The White House previously announced that Malia would take a "gap year" before starting her college career in the Fall of 2017: Malia Obama, the older daughter of President Obama, plans to attend Harvard University beginning in the fall of 2017, the White House announced, waiting until her father leaves office to begin her college career. Obama announced her decision to attend Harvard University in May 2016, taking a gap year first. Previously, in an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show back in April, Michelle explained how much she and Barack cherished their time with the girls during the Covid-19 pandemic. And so to sit by when you see all the need and all the stuff that needs to be done, we still feel like we have a responsibility to be engaged in this planet,' she said. she said. How do you feel?"' Independence Day has a special significance in the Obama household, marking the day that Barack and Michelle Obama became parents in 1998. Your login session has expired. According to The Daily Mail, she was spotted moving into a dormitory at Harvard University in August 2017, accompanied by both her parents, after taking a gap year in 2016. Because being with them as adults, it's fun!" After leaving the White House, the Obama sisters have attempted to stay out of the spotlight while living their very "real lives," according to their mother and former first lady, Michelle Obama. The president and first lady earned law degrees at Harvard. It's time,' she said. Malia, 21, began classes at Harvard University in 2017 after taking a gap year, while Sasha, 18, started attending the University of Michigan in 2019. Malia Obama is the older daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Andrew Farquharson, Rory's second cousin, was a courtier to the Queen before becoming Master of the Household at Buckingham Palace. According to PBS, Malia opted to take a gap year once she decided on Harvard and she spent her time traveling in South America and Indonesia. He was head boy at the prestigious Rugby School, a 11,584-a-term . She attended the Sidwell Friends School with her younger sister, Sasha, and accompanied her parents on international trips, before enrolling at Harvard University in 2017. February 19, 2021, 11:57 hs She hasn't even graduated yet, and Malia Ann Obama has already landed her first post-Harvard job. Malia Obama and her millionaire boyfriendRory Farquharson enjoyed a quick cigarette in between classes at Harvard just weeks after the pair returned back from a fun Christmas in the U.K. Former President Barack Obama's oldest daughter and her beau had been taking a quick lunch at a sandwich shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, when they decided to step outside for the smoke break. "Malia Obama to Attend Harvard, But Not Until 2017." Malia Obama is officially a Harvard University freshman. 0 Likes, 0 Comments - Anya (@longlostanya) on Instagram: "A real #Harvard graduate. Malia Obama graduates from Harvard in spring 2021 (SplashNews) Malia famously interned for The Weinstein Company in New York City in 2017 during her gap year before beginning at Harvard. Malia Obama isn't one to brag about her accomplishments the copious Secret Service agents and nonexistent social media . We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! That she's not at risk, out there, as an adult because she's a black woman.'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. You wanna hang out with us? Malia Obamas new job comes after she graduated from Harvard University last year. Per PBS, Malia visited Brown, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania (among others) before settling on Harvard. While Teen Vogue praised her "simple, polished and pretty ensembles" during a trip to London in 2015, she also caused a stir that same year for being photographed in a T-shirt with the name of the Brooklyn hip-hop collective Pro Era. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Malia and Sasha received a Portuguese Water Dog, Bo, in 2009 (and later welcomed a second one named Sunny), and counted on the presence of their maternal grandmother, Marian Robinson, to escort them to school and ensure they kept their rooms tidy. While Barack and Michelle continue to live in Washington DC, both their daughters currently live together in Los Angeles, California. All Rights Reserved. Both George W. Bush and Al Gore had their grades hacked for public release but they did not personally release them. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 2021 proved to be a pivotal year for Malia, because not only did she graduate from Harvard at this time, but she was recruited as a writer for the TV series, "Hive." Per Harvard, the college's Arts Film and Visual Studies Department offers courses in theory and analysis of film, as well as hands-on technical classes where students learn how to use cameras and editing equipment. According to Page Six, the pair have been spotted together on numerous occasions in New York City and LA. "It was an extra special treat to have them. The former first daughter moved into her campus residence on Monday, officially joining Harvard's class of 2021, PEOPLE confirms.. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. Malia Obama is also 19 years old and is currently in her second semester at Harvard. Malia, who will graduate from D.C.'s Sidwell Friends School this spring, spent the past year touring multiple private colleges including Ivy Leagues Princeton, Harvard, Brown and the. Sasha and Malia tend to keep their personal lives private - or at least as much as they can - by staying away from social media. That's why I want to be as excited as every parent. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. We'll see how it goes.' Her younger sister, Sasha, 21, is a junior at the University of Southern California after transferring from the University of Michigan. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. The White House announced that eldest daughter Malia Obama will attend Harvard University after taking a gap year. 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