Shadia Amir
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Sawasdee ka!
<i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Western Washington University
<i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2021
<i>Destination city & country:</i> Chiang Mai, Thailand
<i>Program provider:</i> USAC
<i>Major/minor:</i> Philosophy / Education and Social Justice
<i>Demographics:</i> First-Generation Somali-American, First-Generation College Student, Lesbian Woman, Low-Income
<i>Future career aspirations:</i> Career in international education
<i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Learn more about Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy
2. Strengthen my intercultural communication skills by volunteering in the community
3. Push myself out of my comfort zone and fully immerse myself in Thai culture
