Zahra!

I only met Zahra this year. What's sad is that I probably wouldn't have talked to her much if I had not done soccer. I was seriously considering not doing it, but I'm glad that I did.

I remember one of the first few conversations that I had with her was about different actors and movies. Channing Tatum definitely came up because he's amazeballs. Ever since then, we've spoken nearly every day with conversations ranging from movies to her religion which is super interesting to the meaning of different words like an accountant. I guess I never really thought about how much of a culture shock exchange students go through.

As time went by, we became even closer friends. We had psychology together in the first semester and may have talked throughout many of the classes. I have had the best time getting to know her.

I enjoy listening to her talk about her country and religion. I especially love to hear about her cats. She's a grandmother to her cats kittens. She is so adorable! She's one of the smartest people ever met and one of the strongest. I'm proud to say that we're friends and will be spending the whole New York trip together! Just saying. :)