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Mar
21
Yasmin Rahmani
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Norooz, Spanish Style

I miss Iran.  My memories are dated some 15-odd years, but they always manage to creep up on me.   Each has its own hidden trigger, buried deep within the dusty archives of my mind.  I never know when or what will set it off. Burning kerosene lamps.  Mona Lisa’s smile.  The black of asphalt.  Salty, burnt corn.  Water running in dirty streams. Meaningless to you, but these are the momentary sparks. ...
Sep
10
Yasmin Rahmani
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Fresh (Fulbright) Meat

This week I hopped on the bus and headed to Madrid for the official Fulbright orientation. Of course by now I had already gone through the hurdles of adjusting to life in Spain; I had my bank account set up, received my stipend check, and found a place to live. For me, it was more an opportunity to get to know my fellow Fulbrighters. So what did I learn from the orientation? That the Fulbright commission...
Aug
16
Yasmin Rahmani
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And so it begins…

Finally, my idea has been brought to life: Where is Yasmin? dot com. It began last year when I ditched Atlanta on a study abroad trip to Granada the summer of my junior year at Georgia State.  That short, six-week trip reaffirmed my belief that you absolutely must step outside of your comfort zone to truly experience growth as an individual.  I was so busy soaking in the sights, sounds, and aromas of Spain...
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