Graduating Qalam wa Lawh

Pictured here: my class at Qalam, from right to left (bc Arabic): Alexis, Grace, Ustada Seeham, Grant, Chinoui (one of the implementing organizers of I-EARN and one of my favorite people ever), Corey, Me in the red, Nick, Rimsha, and Tara.

Needless to say, we're a fun bunch. In case I haven't addressed it yet: While our program is 17 people strong, our classes are split in half, with eight in our half and nine in Professor Nancy's class.

Some pictures of me and Seeham, on a couple different occasions. Can you tell I love my fancy Jalaba?:

Our graduation package included a diploma as well as a beautiful plaque, calligraphy curtesy of Mohammed, the calligraphy professor at our school.

And some behind the scenes of our photo:

#NSLIY