About
my
Story
Blogging While Brown
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
At the core of everything I do is the younger version of myself: the little girl who valued love, honesty, and meaningful relationships. The ambitious, stubborn sixth grader who was determined to change her environment. She needed representation, support, and love.
I am here to show you guys how I gave myself what I needed and how I did the damn thang.
my background
How it all started
I like to believe that I have a complex background, and here’s why.
I was born in Cairo, Egypt, but my parents are originally from South Sudan. When I was two years old, my family moved from Africa to the United States. We have lived in California, Iowa, and my personal favorite, Minnesota! Throughout my adult life, I often questioned the source of my passion for international affairs and different cultures. I’ve come to realize it grew out of my diverse background and the countless experiences I’ve had with people from a wide range of cultures and life paths.
travel
My transition to Germany
Fast forward to my junior year of college in 2014, and all I could think about was studying abroad. I felt somewhat apprehensive about being away for an extended period, so I chose a month-long summer trip to Paris, Strasbourg, and Berlin. Little did I know then that I would fall in love with Berlin and eventually live there for 3.5 years.
After my trip abroad, I returned to Minneapolis and, a year later, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Business. I knew I wanted to go abroad again, but I wasn’t sure how to make it happen. After discussing it with an advisor, I learned that pursuing a master’s program was my best option at that time. I conducted my research, planned my move, and set my sights on traveling to Heidelberg, Germany, in July 2015. Unfortunately, my plans didn’t work out for various reasons. While I was quite disappointed, I decided that working in corporate America would be my next step.
I worked for about a year and saved enough money to move to Berlin. I had an incredible support system that truly helped make my dream a reality.