Creating Belonging

I was looking to really stand out in college. Not just be a number. Not just be in my own bubble. I was really looking to find my own community, and going to a small college itself really assists in that. So being the first and only student from Lebanon is sometimes hard to find identification. But throughout the activities on campus, throughout the multiple clubs, on-campus internationals here in their organization, and all other different clubs, you can really get the chance to really voice your opinion to share what you can bring and to listen to what others can bring to the table and really get the multicultural feeling and learn and teach other people about yourself and about others. I'm actually reminded every day that coming here to Grinnell was a really good decision for me. And I would say walking down the street really getting greeted by people, getting people wanting to tell you, "Hi." And wanting to get to know, "How's your day going?" And wanting to get to know what you've been up to is really a reminder every day that you're really part of that community... Really at home.