Suleiman Lailati ’28 Suleiman Lailati ’28, a political science and international affairs major, writes about his experiences as a refugee and first-generation student and how Skidmore's Opportunity Program offered him a pathway to achieve dreams that once seemed impossible. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:13:43 -0800 Suleiman Lailati ’28, who immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee, calls becoming an American citizen the greatest accomplishment of his life. Along the way, he’s discovered new passions, including skiing in the Vermont mountains.