Where are you from?
Hebron, Palestine
What was your undergraduate major, and from which university did you graduate?
Journalism, Birzeit University, Ramallah, Palestine
What are some causes/ issues you care about? Why?
Human rights and public freedoms.Because when you stop caring about others'rights and freedoms you don't deserve yours. A life without freedom is not worth living.
What work/intern/volunteer experience do you have and how has it prepared you for your studies?
Being a journalist especially in the Middle East has amplified my awareness of the importance of understanding global affairs and international relations and their impact on people's freedoms and rights. Witnessing the impact of a negotiated ceasefire deal on civilians daily life and how a productive interaction would save tens or hundreds of lives is remarkable.
What aspects of Mason made you choose to study here?
I find the diversity in nationalities and backgrounds at Mason has many advantages such as strengthening cultural understanding and ability to communicate across lines of identity and difference. Diversity could be as important as the location of the university since it's a few miles away from the national capital, where decision-making process is happening.
What do you hope to accomplish while at Mason?
Better comprehension of the international community.
More knowledge about global affairs.
What are your hobbies?
Soccer, swimming, and watching documentaries.
What are you most looking forward to while living in the DC area?
Having more experiences through new connections.
What is your favorite thing about being a student?
Learning new things.
Which languages do you speak?
English, Arabic
What was the last book you read? Do you recommend it? (Why/why not)
G.W.F Hegel: theologian of the spirit, the making of modern theology.
Edited by Peter C.Hodgson.
I do recommend it because it offers a different approach to understand religions.