AUC theatre support aide Tata reflects on faith, family and the meaning of home.
Mohamed Salah, better known as Tata, is a familiar and beloved presence in AUC’s theatre program, where he supports students, actors and directors as a housekeeping and support aide. Guided by deep devotion, Tata approaches his work — and life — with care, consistency and quiet pride.
What drives you?
What keeps me going is my sense of responsibility and my faith in God. I strive
every day for my three children — two daughters and a son — so I can give them the best possible education and opportunities in life.
What do you find yourself thinking about the most?
I think about my kids constantly. I worry about their future and the world we live in,
especially since they live away from me. But I make sure to stay connected, speaking with
them every day through WhatsApp, video calls or phone.
I think about my kids constantly. I worry about their future and the world we live in...
What is the biggest decision you have made?
Maintaining my prayers since I was a child has been the most important decision of my life. Starting my day with prayer gives me peace and positivity.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I wish I had completed my education. I only finished high school, and I had hoped to become a mechanical engineer one day.
How do you want to be remembered?
I want people to remember the good I tried to do in my life and to keep me in their prayers. I also want to leave behind a good legacy at AUC. I love it here. There is nothing that I don’t like at the University; it’s actually my second home. I see the students as my siblings.
I want people to remember the good I tried to do in my life...