Sunday, December 14, 2008. In Damascus, Syria, to be exact. I am only 13 years old. The overwhelming force and chaos surrounding us, especially my Uncle Naji, is terrifying. I see my mother sitting in the living room. I immediately jump into her lap. In America, where I grew up, I never witness anything like this. Then my mother suggested coming to live in Syria for three months and I thought, why not? 8220;Sara, are you okay? 8221; asked Uncle Naji.

Saturday, December 13, 2008.

Friday, April 23, 2010. As far back as I can remember my hair has always been an integral part of my life. It dictated who I was, how I acted, and how I felt. If I cut my hair, I was interrogated as though it was necessary to have longer hair to survive. After all, I had to be like everyone else. It is very rare to he.

Thursday, April 22, 2010. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Aspects of Educational Transitions. There are 1,225,217 students currently enrolled in Michigan elementary schools with 6. Are the aspects involved in transitioning affecting students so much that they are refusing to complete their education? Such incidents in a.