Iman Al-Baqsami
Hello!
My name is Iman Al-Baqsami and I’m from a little country in the Middle East called Kuwait. When I’m in Kuwait I live in the capital, the ever-vibrant Kuwait City, which looks out on the beautiful Persian Gulf. I have been very fortunate to grow up in such a diverse culture. The population of Kuwait is 2 million, and over half of the population is non-Kuwaiti (foreign). I am also proud to be half-American. I was born a few blocks from campus, right here in Salem, Oregon! My mother is also a full-blooded American.
I’m a junior here at Willamette and a Politics major. For the past three years I’ve enjoyed learning about American culture and sharing my own experiences with others. This has been both interesting and rewarding. One of my goals while I am here is to clear any misconceptions about Arabs and offer my own insight on current events in that region. I know I have a unique perspective on things and I don’t mind sharing what I know! I look forward to providing interesting and insightful articles through Willamette World News. And during these times, there should not be a shortage of topics to cover!