If you the will you can grow flowers in bed of rocks

From Syria, ; seeking Undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature and is enrolled at Zarqa University.  

My name is Inas Al-khaswany  I have faith in my ability to be an independent woman. But I will not get there unless I get a college degree.  I scored 81.3 in my Tawjihi diploma.  

Higher education is a big dream for most girls. Yet to many, it is a dream so hard to achieve even under normal circumstances. To be a woman, a refugee and to get to college is impossible.  Young girls in refugee camps are often forced into early marriages even if their families were supportive. The pressure around them is unbearable. I do not want to be in a position where I have to give up my dream. Most women give up their dream because of the challenges. Not me. When and if I get married, I want to be an educated woman to make a difference in my family’s life.. 

I wanted to be a computer engineer but the poor quality education available at the camp made me give up this dream. So I chose the humanities branch in my high school year. I never lost faith because I excel at any job I do. 

While at school, I volunteered in many activities. I was  assistant to the Korean Tae Kwon Do  coach and  provided interpretation between the students and the Korean coaches. I also did peer to peer tutoring. My friends used to tell me that I am good at explaining difficult topics.   I love photography, martial arts (Tae Kwon Do) and writing. 

Education is a potent weapon in the hands of women.  Once educated, nobody can take their dreams away. Education is a sheild that protects women from exploitation. 

Educated women become more confident and are free to build their future as they want it.  It strengthens women in the face of “arrogant” and domineering societies. 

I was so lucky to get the PT scholarship with the help of edSeed. I am glad they have opened the first door for me to pursue my dream. 

Dream and Mission Statement

My name is Inas Mohammad Al-khaswany, I believe that I have what it takes to be a strong and independent woman, I dream of becoming if I continue my education. I scored 81.3 on my Tawjihi diploma.

I want to rebuild my war-ravaged country, Syria. Higher education is a big dream for most girls. Yet to many, it is a dream so hard to achieve. This becomes more difficult when we are displaced because of the war.
To be a woman, a refugee and to get to college is impossible. Most women give up their dream because of the challenges. Not me.

I wanted to be a computer engineer but the poor quality of education available at the camp made me give this dream up. I would not have been able to get the score I needed if I were to continue with the science education available to us in the camp. So I chose arts and letters in my high school years.

Education is a potent weapon in the hands of women. Once educated, nobody can stop their dream. Education is a shield that protects women from exploitation. When educated, women become more confident and are free to build the future  they want. It strengthens women in the face of “arrogant” and domineering societies. Obtaining this scholarship is my only hope. Without it, I will never be able to go to college as a refugee and as a woman. I hope you can help me be the woman I dream of becoming
 

Why Would Donors Fund You?

I will do everything I can to reach my goal. 

 if I do not pursue my education  I will face pressure from the community around me and might not be able to resist for so long.

They will force me yo get married early.  This is scary and unfair.

Education is my only hope. I have been a hard working studdent since I was six years old.  The lowest average I had in school was 81.3.

Education is my right and I will fight for it. I would have been able to attend college for free back in my country.   This is no longer the case when I am displaced. I need to depend on the generosity of others. 

How Do You Plan to Payback?

I plan to major in English Language and translation. I will help bridge cultures and promote understanding through communication.

Volunteer Work/Social Capital

While at school, I volunteered in many activities. I was assistant to the Korean Tae Kwon Do  coach. I provided  interpretation between the students and the Korean coaches. I also did peer to peer tutoring. My friends used to tell me that I am good at explaining difficult topics.

I love photography. My photographs were displayed in many exhibitions.