Author: danya (Page 2 of 2)

My name is Danya Abuzahrieh. I never met anyone with the same name as me I’ve always felt as if it was like a unique name. Everywhere I go people say my name differently, at home, in school, and also at my workplace. My name has a meaning to it, in the Quran its meaning is ” fruits near you in heaven”. Ive always found it very beautiful. I would tell my mom maybe that’s why I love fruits so much. Growing up I was always embarrassed to say my name. I felt as if no one had it people would start to think that it’s weird. However now I am more than comfortable sharing my name. Names go back generations, and are also culturally. whenever any of my family members are born their parents always name them an Arab name. Most muslims give their kids names from the Quran which is our book of god. I once met a Russian lady who told me my name was commonly used in Russia, I was very shocked because it was the first time I have heard that before. I did my own research and discovered my name is quite popular in Russia. The beauty of names is that everyone is unique because of their name.

One word to describe how I am feeling about this course is excited, for being in a classroom the first time after my high school  graduation I’ve felt really comfortable and excited about what is yet to come. English has always been one of my favorite subjects, whenever I’m reading I’m always excited about what’s going to happen next. Kind of like this class I’m always going to be excited for the next time we meet. I usually used to be so outgoing and bubbly, however it’s been pretty hard lately. After so long I’m around new faces and a new environment that I’m excited to learn how to adapt to. 

This photos means a lot to me, because these are my students from the summer moving through the school year. They shape me in a way to have a kind heart and more patience. Watching them grow and learn, and being able to help and encourage them. Working with kids is a beautiful experience for me that shapes me as an individual.