DIS-G Magazine! by Sylvie

DIS-G Magazine! by Sylvie https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview Articles written by DIS-G students of Grade 9! en-us 2020-04-09 05:25:11 UTC 2026-01-29 21:30:44 UTC hello@padlet.com The New Perspective https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/499909611 I think the quarantine taught us a lot of things and made us have a different perspective of life , as Hamda Al Shamsi the 20 year old that liked going out , but was forced to stay home to be safe . But did she learn something new like other people or not, so lets see what quarantine taught my sister , “during quarantine I’ve done a lot of things I forgot that I can do , like cooking , which was the main thing that distracted me from the world , and the quarantine allowed me to see the world from a different perspective”. I guess free time really makes us think more about things in life .

-Lulwa alshamsi ]]> 2020-04-09 05:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/499909611 Wise and Simple https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/500099034 “Always have faith In god, and he will never disappoint you, everything happens for a reason.” that’s what my mother said when asked about the most important, valuable lesson she learned in her life. She just wants to live a peaceful tranquil life. “Having all my family with me at all times makes me very happy”. She is a simple, wise woman, as you can tell from her answers. She has a lot of life experience, which is why I whenever I need advice about anything, she’s the first person I ask.

yousuf alajmi]]> 2020-04-09 08:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/500099034 A Dream Accomplished https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501052211 Linking a lifetime dream with your hobby is a great way to accomplish it, and it is so important to work hard and give it the best you could. Abdulla Aljassmi, a 64-year-old man who accomplished a lifetime dream, completely agrees and says: “engineering was a dream to me, and as a young child I always had interests in buildings and designing them. I established in 1983 an engineering consultancy company to design and supervision construction of private and public projects in UAE.” Dreams are the base of our future, and if we didn’t have dreams there wouldn’t be innovations further in life.

Meerah Al-Jassmi]]> 2020-04-09 17:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501052211 problem to life lesson https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501759486 All through life, we all face many problems and that problems may teach us the most valuable life lesson. Farzaneh Sarkhosh, a 4^th year nursing student at university of Sharjah said: (There was a patient at hospital who had heart arrest, and we had to give him CPR (heart message) so I did, and he came back to life. I’ve learnt that I should always help people with all the skills I have and make myself and others satisfied. I felt so good and so satisfied of myself that I saved someone’s life.) Always try to help other even it was a small thing, who know maybe that help would change your life or others life.
shaqayeq Alami]]> 2020-04-10 09:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501759486 The Best Type Of Treasure To Have https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501846372 Being happy from all your heart is the best treasure to have, and unfortunately it is the hardest, so how blessed a person could be if he could find it. Laian Yahya a sixth grader girl who found her wild and real happiness, agrees and says “I get happy when I spend time with my family in dinner, in morning's of Friday, and in any time we get to be together. Because being around with the most people I love, my family, gives me the best feeling of happiness I could ever have, so I always make sure to gather with them in every possible chance I could have”. And I could say that Laian found the best type of happiness that any person can find.
Lujain Yahya

]]> 2020-04-10 10:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501846372 A Persistent Education https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501884421 Continuation of education in self-quarantine requires perseverance and dedication. Dara Sakhnini, an optimistic fourth-year student, studying computer engineering at the American University of Sharjah believes this to be true and says: “I was a little disappointed that the graduation ceremony is going to be cancelled, but other than that I do believe that even in these hardships we should not let anything get in the way of our education and we should continue being persistent and working hard no matter what the circumstances were”. She has set a good example, and I agree and believe that even in these hard times, we should still strive and work to achieve what we have set our mind to.

-Jumana Sakhnini

]]> 2020-04-10 11:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501884421 Traveling With My Family https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501963516
There is nothing quite like traveling , like seeing a new place for the first time. Thats what I asked my mother after we came back for the summer break and that's what she told me:"this summer we traveled to a wonderful country called Kuwait. We enjoyed it there because we did lots of fun things like shopping and playing.My family and I would like to go there again because of the fun we had.We missed the most about Kuwait is the food, weather and our family.My family and I love traveling because we get to experience new things".I could say that my mom loves to travel to new places and that's her type of happiness because she gets to learn more about different traditions.
-Roudha Almarri.]]> 2020-04-10 12:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/501963516 What All Parents Want https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502029954 Most concerned parents are involved in their children’s Traits because they want them to be successful adults. Mom, thinks having these 11 traits can lead to a successful personality and a successful personality leads to an inspiring person with a successful future, And she have been always raising these traits in Me and my brother’s so we can be successful in our future and be a role to everyone else . As of what she answered, I can see that she always want me to be one, unique and to be a role model everyone as of mothers saying to their kids “Be Like Bader”.

The 11 Traits are mentioned in the interview notes

#1 Humility

#2 Contentment

#3 Dependability

#4 Grit, determination, and diligence

#5 Patience

#6 Honesty

#7 Courage

#8 Compassion

#9 Adaptability

#10 Self Discipline and Impulse control.

#11 Kindness to self and others

-Bader Emad 9BB

]]> 2020-04-10 13:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502029954 Where Did Equality Go? https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502032743 The world isn't perfect, neither is life, but they can teach us how to survive on our own! Mead Al Rahmani is one of the top 10 students who graduated from Higher College Technology and a former employee in Dubai Courts. "Throughout working three years in court, I have learned and heard a lot, and a lot had me questioning where did equality between employees go? Some worked hard to reach the position they always aimed for, while others used connections and money to rise into places that aren't theirs, and so I learned to never listen to those who have done nothing remarkable in their lives tell me what to do, I have learned to dive my way throughout the injustice and take actions so I can stand up on my own!" We will face injustice, and we will go through different emotions, yet we know that we can keep going because, with our hard work, we can build a place for us that no one can reach without tasting failure.
-Hend Al Rahmani]]> 2020-04-10 13:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502032743 working from home https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502063414 Working at a busy and chaotic workplace such as Emirates Airlines could be very hard to do away from the office, my sister Shamma who is a social person says, “dealing with clients face to face is much better to me. I don’t think work wise is improving a lot or growing, though it is stable nowadays”, I think that more communication and determination could lead to better growth.
meera alshara]]> 2020-04-10 14:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502063414 A Healthy Life https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502084706 Being a person who views the glass “half full” than “half empty” has improved her everyday life. Zeinab Awdeh, an experienced mother who lives with her family says, “If you view the half empty side of the glass you will suffer in your life, I personally look on the “half full” side of the glass and this makes me appreciate everything I own and have. This has affected my life positively and made me feel productive everyday” After listening to her response, Zeinab has chosen to live the better & healthier life.

- Mira Al Sadek 9GA

]]> 2020-04-10 14:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502084706 “Give as much as you can and don’t expect in return” https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502087788 Living 49 years in this intricate world is for sure an ideal opportunity for a person to experience major life lessons. Jamal Abdel Rahman, a father who worked in various countries (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Egypt) knows much about life and states, “Give as much as you can and don’t expect in return,” then he added, “this is life, plant as much as trees as you can so that you succeed in helping people at the end of the day. Nevertheless, such an act results in forming good relationships with people, where they will have more respect towards you”, perhaps he faced a lot of situations in life that made him an imitation for all his kids.

-Heba Jamal 9GB]]> 2020-04-10 14:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502087788 Dreams Require Dedication mavrichunter99 https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502208040 “Dedication has to come from the heart and it has to have a meaning to you things don’t happen overnight, you have to put dedication into it“ that’s what my brother said when his friends made fun of him for wanting to become a professional footballer. he wants to become a man with big achievement in life, and you can tell that he is truly dedicated by his answers. he also says :( I want to be a role model to people, I want to become an inspiration, and a man that is accomplished, a man who will make his parents and people proud. and I am willing to stay dedicated to achieve my goals, it doesn’t matter how many hours you have to work for it or how hard you just have to be focused and dedicated on achieving it).

-mohammed zein 9BB

]]> 2020-04-10 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502208040 Don't Be A Loser, Stop The Abuser! https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502382267 Animal testing produces dozens of treatments and saves millions of people’s lives from harmful substances. In addition to that, animal testing provides us with the new trendy lipstick shade! Rimas Hussain, an average teenage girl, who loves to read, explore, and play basketball states, “Animal testing may have provided the world with the best selling lipstick, however, have you ever thought of how many murders have happened in the making? Animal testing is impermissible because it violates the animal’s rights! Every soul should have the right to live!” Hopefully, in the future, we can find a “PAWssible” solution to this scandalizing problem!

- Shahed Hussain 9GA ]]> 2020-04-10 18:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502382267 Getting To Know More About My Father https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502459924 Challenges that doesn’t kill you make you stronger and if you want to stand among the crowd you might need to take bigger risks and do things different from what most people would do. Kamal Algarbani, a 40-year-old man who took a decision by risking himself and leaving his whole country and perusing his career elsewhere says: “I like taking risks in general or pushing myself out of my comfort zone. If I see people going in one direction, I like to think that what will happen if I go the other direction or what will happen if I do something different from the others. So, always take the risk and do a thorough analysis and think about what consequences could bring me into from this risk.” It looks like he’s brave and realistic. He thinks before any reaction or taking a risk.

- Hibah Kamal 9GC]]> 2020-04-10 20:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502459924 A Hard Working Father https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502686528 A job, and a family, requires hard work, and also focus, Ammar Shaheen, a dad of 4 children, works in the city of Dubai, has once told me, “Life may not be easy for all, yet all can become successful, and with work, and love, you can rise high”, My dad is wise, and has always been fair, and caring.

- Wissam Shaheen 9BB

]]> 2020-04-11 06:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502686528 Don't Be Afraid of Change, it's the Key to Growth https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502718708 Moving far away from family and friends can be tough at a young age but it will teach you many life lessons and help you adjust to new ways of living. When asked about what encouraged him to move countries for university, my older brother said it was for better education and to learn how to be more independent.All of us are going to have to do this at some point in our life. My brother knew it would benefit him , even if it was difficult. He also added " Big chances in life are scary, but what's even scarier is regret. If you don't take a chance you will never know how something could turn out, and you'll end up missing out." I can infer that having the courage to do something like this is not a thing everyone has, but it's an amazing trait. Imagine what you can miss out on just because you're scared of a change !

- Reem Azmi 9-GA]]> 2020-04-11 07:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502718708 Everyone Deserves Forgiveness https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502742367 “Forgiving someone is taking the power back. “Mom, said If a family member takes the last biscuit, that is easy to forgive, what if they slap your wife? Not as easy, but still forgivable, what if they crash the brand new family car, but you find out it wasn't their fault. Frustrating, but also forgivable. I however am only human. As much as I try to be forgiving there are things that I don’t think I could forgive. But the small stuff and all the family problems that normally goes on, yeah I can forgive all that. “My mom is always fair with anyone whoever he/she is and she forgives anyone.
Laith 9-BB

]]> 2020-04-11 08:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502742367 An inspiration https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502742477 The sport of soccer, also known as football in most of the world, is considered one of the world's most popular sports. Many people consider soccer at its highest level to be so beautiful as to be practically an art form. A 53 year old healthy man who maintains his health by playing soccer at least once a week in which soccer is a great form of exercise as there is lots of running for good distances. That man is my father, Emam Hassan. When asked about how his interest in soccer started he said “As a little boy, I always saw my father playing soccer and since he is my role model, I got interested so I tried playing soccer and I really enjoyed it. As I grew older, along with the enjoyment came the exercise necessity to keep my body healthy and away from illnesses. Another inspiration was the adrenaline rush from watching soccer matches on TV” I found his reply to be very interesting how he used soccer as an entertainment as well as a healthy life style. As you watch soccer games who is your favorite team as well as soccer player. “ My favorite player is Zain EL Dein Zidane .He is really good French soccer player . He won the world cup and best player in the world in 1998 . My favorite team is Barcelona because it is a team that plays together as one , since there is no I in a team , from the positioning , passes , and movement ,everything is perfect in this team . They are one of the best teams in the world .
Ahmed AL Emam 9-BB]]> 2020-04-11 08:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502742477 Count Your Blessings https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502755337 Have you thought about quarantine as a time of reflection on your blessings and positivity instead of a time of negativity and anxiety? Dina Khaled, a loving sister and friend with many aspires and goals, believes that to be true. “Quarantine made me realize that we have so many blessings that we took for granted. It made me more thankful for my family, education, and health. I’m trying to show more compassion and love towards my family by spending more quality time with them. Moreover, I’m putting more effort in my studies to make my parents proud”. We should always try to think the best of a hard situation and keep a positive mindset, for it makes us view everything in a different and calming perspective.

-Abderahman Khaled 9-BB]]> 2020-04-11 09:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502755337 https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502819064 2020-04-11 11:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502819064 A Young Athlete https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502824609 Being a basketball player at a young age is better for strength, health and height. Leen Tayyara, a middle school student who loves playing basketball, always tells people around her, “I have always wanted to become a basketball player from when I was a young girl because it’s a very interesting sport, and my advice to beginners is to never give up, no matter what comes in your way, keep practicing and don’t let anyone stop you from doing what you want to do”. It’s better to follow your dreams before it’s too late.

- Zena Tayyara

]]> 2020-04-11 11:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502824609 Stop Procrastinating and Start Organizing jadmerhi https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502828261 If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger---- something that matters. A life without organizing is just a useless one, work gets piled up over and over until it ends up with a huge mess and lots of problems. My brother is a student athlete and says “Life requires organization and especially for a busy person like me, but I can have enough time for both my studies and my athletic career by organizing my time. In fact I also still have time to spend with my family and friends but the secret for this technique is to be punctual and never procrastinate any work because if I did I won’t be able to focus on both school and my athletic career. You can do whatever you want and have time to pursue your dreams, but it only takes one step is to organize your life and give enough time for everything.” Luckily, I have a brother like him who could teach us more about organizing our life because it’s always the key for a perfect one.
-Leen Maanaki

]]> 2020-04-11 11:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502828261 My Dad's Love for Tennis majd411101 https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502833075 Playing tennis requires motivation and hard work. My Dad ,who is a mechanical engineer with a full on schedule yet still finds time to practice his hobby, taught me that “Everything is possible with time and nothing is easy to achieve but you need to work hard, stay motivated and be patient because failure is the key to success.” My Dad ,who is my role model, loves playing tennis and it’s his hobby, so with his encourage I started playing tennis and it became a big part of my daily life.
-Majd Adwan 9(B)]]> 2020-04-11 11:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502833075 Managing business time and family time “is an additional tax that business owners pay in there life.” https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502836765

It is hard to manage your time between work/business and family time. Dr. Samer Kelani,owner of a dredging company and a father of 3 children states that: “ It is really difficult to manage,especially for business owners rather than for employees.For me personally,as a business owner that running AROUND-THE-CLOCK, it is a big challenge to manage,though I am trying my best by doing the following:Allowed my family members to call me at anytime and answer their calls or reply as soonest..... Trying to spend more time with them during the weekend and holidays. However,still I feel that there is a family default towards my family.In my opinion this default is an additional tax that business owners pay In their life.” Dr. Kelani cares a lot about both his business and family, and tries his best to balance his time between them.

]]> 2020-04-11 11:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502836765 The Inner Peace of Tolerance! https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502842633

Forgiving is not forgetting but remembering without pain and anger. Ola Helwani, a mom for five kids, an education lover, and a graduate from Maria Montessori, states, “I believe that you should forgive anyone who caused you pain. Keep in mind that forgiving someone is not considered as doing him/her a favor; however, it's doing yourself a favor, for you deserve to live with inner peace without thinking of his/her mistreatment.” If all people thought like Ola, we would be living in a world of tolerance!
9GA

]]> 2020-04-11 12:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502842633 Birds Father https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502844271 Birds are the most beautiful creature on the planet and specially pigeons are the symbol of peace. Khalid Mohd, a father of one daughter and a normal employee who works in Dubai Government that have more than 400 birds at home. “Taking care of my children (birds) and watching them with their variety species breeding in your home is something adorable that I can’t express”. Having a sanctuary is the dream of Khalid that in one day it might come true.
Latifa Gheyath ( 9GC) ]]> 2020-04-11 12:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502844271 Bored out of my mind https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502872720 Have you ever been so bored that you wished you were doing something else except be at home? Well that’s the case in my family now that we are in quarantine. Hamada Alfalasi, my older sister and the first daughter in our family, is never afraid to voice out her opinion. she would say something along the lines of “people that are defying the government by going out for unnecessary reasons are selfish and naïve, because when they are leaving the house they are spreading the virus and forcing the government to extend the quarantine period which result in us not being able to meet with our family that we miss”. So, you could say that my sister is mixed with emotions: sad, mad and frustrated at this virus and at the selfish people out there.
aisha alfalasi 9GB]]> 2020-04-11 13:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502872720 eduction during a pandemic https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502877694 Studying at home requires a lot of responsibility, punctuality, honesty, patience and organization. Hamda a university student studying media in Zayed University and states “I agree that studying from home requires a lot of responsibility, punctuality, honesty, patience and organization because we have to depend on ourselves to help our community ensure safety from this pandemic”, Hamda understand why studying from home is the best option during this pandemic to insure everyone’s safety and therefore she knows what it requires.

AMNA ALMARRI]]> 2020-04-11 13:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502877694 Why Not, Forgive! https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502885230 There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without respect. A grandmother who teaches history believes this to be true and states, “we live once why not to forgive when God forgives us every day. Forgiveness is an expression of love and an act of power, and a forgiver is always the first to be blessed and honored.” I agree and hope one-day she can “save” time to spread forgiveness so it will become a habit in our society.

~Ayah Radwan~ G9B]]> 2020-04-11 13:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502885230 An Orphan with a Dream https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502889594 losing your parents while taking care of younger siblings is a hard thing to go through for a 13 year old girl.Yasmin Al Dabbagh, a 38 year old loving mother who let every negative moment behind to become a successful businesswoman in spite of her being an orphan with younger siblings to take care of. whenever I ask her how did she survive being alone, she’d tell me in a calm tone,“i was a young girl with no knowledge and understanding of the world, and honestly it was a challenge surviving on the country I lived back then. But I learned through the 7 years and my goal was to never in any way let my family down”. Then I asked if she ever uses experience from those days today she replied. “i learned from the past to be patient and and finish my task early, and I still use it to this day especially in my business”. Perhaps she can start a program to help other kids how to deal with living of being an orphan.

~Riyam Al Habshi 9GB]]> 2020-04-11 13:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502889594 the best mom. https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502901513 It should be lovley and a happy life with three kids , my mother (fatma) is a lovley mother with three kids , "My life with three kids is very fun and its an honor to be your mother." " I prefer the life after my kids becouse they give me hope for living and they are my motivation and i try to be the best mother for them."my mother is the best mother that is trying to be the best for us .

]]> 2020-04-11 13:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502901513 A Second Chance, A Second Life! https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502902984 Giving people a second chance is a right way to keep up a friendship or a relationship because a second chance, can prove their mistakes or wrongs. Yasmeen Noufal, my sister of 11 year difference, believes that people deserve a second chance in life because she always thinks that they can fix what they’ve done through time. Yasmeen states that “I am convinced that other people deserve a second chance because when giving them another opportunity to fix their mistake, they might actually know that what they did is wrong”. I think what Yasmeen believes is absolutely right, and I infer that she is a wise lady and can think straight when she is put in hard situations.
-dareen bassam 9GA

]]> 2020-04-11 13:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502902984 Just Forgive https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502909904 Forgiveness spreads love and peace among people, solves their problems, and makes you a better person. My brother Nizar Joudah, believes that forgiveness can always lead to love and respect between people and he says “forgiveness leads to feelings of understanding other people’s point of view, and brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life”. I agree with Nizar because if someone keeps on thinking about their past without forgiving people, will not be able to grow and proceed in their life. ]]> 2020-04-11 14:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502909904 Quarantine With The Fam https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502920300 staying at home with your family for a long time requires patience , love, and compassion . Alaaldin Bashayreh , a father of 5 children who is a business owner , Dubai . Knows this to be true , this is what he thinks and feels about quarantine with his family . - “ Quarantine can be described as great exciting , it’s definitely exciting since I’m going to be exploring more into my children’s lives , being with my family makes quarantine easier to deal with , but I’m not gonna lie the internet plays a big role too. Quarantine is much better with family , and I have no doubt about that”. Alaaldin seems to be enjoying his quarantine with his kids !

]]> 2020-04-11 14:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502920300 More about the Piano I believe that piano is a hard instrument to play but it’s a very elegant instrument. Zena Sabry, a sister to three siblings and is an idol to all of them, who is a pianist and a student in American University Dubai, and she was self-taught the piano from A to Z. The piano is one of the best instruments anyone can ever play as it makes your soul have rest from being stressed and makes you stop overthinking, it might seem hard to play the piano especially if you are learning on your own but in a couple of months it’ll be very easy to play the piano as long as you are capable of reading notes .The piano is capable to make you smile, laugh and even cry if it wants to and it all depends on the wonderful piano tiles. Zena has used many sources such as the internet and specific apps from Apple Store/Google Play which has helped her in an efficient way. amna sabry https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502961031 2020-04-11 15:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502961031 Quarantine with the family https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502969347 Having three kids ‘living at home requires care, love, and support’ , Khalil Ibrahim an electrical engineering. Living in the Uae, from Jordan, forced at home said “being stuck at home has showed me how to have fun with my kids, teaching new things, supporting and caring about their dreams, and learning new things from my kids, my kids are amazing and I wouldn’t trade them for the world. I love them so much even through they can be stressful sometimes.” Khalil loves spending time with his kids and caring about them.

]]> 2020-04-11 15:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502969347 Nothing Is Impossible https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502986943 I believe that nothing is impossible if you work hard for it and concentrate on it. Mariam Dawood, a 20-year-old student, studying Medicine and Surgery at Gulf Medical University believes that challenging herself is how she achieved what once seemed to be impossible and states: “My main goal from when I was in high school is to enter (medical school) and back at that time it almost seemed impossible to do so because I wasn’t the smartest kid in school and a lot of people doubted my potential and abilities. However, that didn’t stop me from reaching to where I want to be, and my goals, sooner than later, became my reality. There were a variety of obstacles, like my grades, and the question of whether I was ready for medical school or not, as it as a very challenging major. I dedicated my time and energy to focus more in my scientific courses in school and I tried to learn some basics that are required for medical school. I would advise others to stay optimistic, determined, and have the right amount of willpower to achieve what appears to be impossible. If you convince yourself that you can do it, then you will find yourself that you already accomplished it no matter how difficult it seemed at first. With the support of family or even your friends, that will establish a positive atmosphere to work with your goal.” My sister worked hard to accomplish her dreams, and she taught me to be optimistic like her and to keep in mind that anything you want to achieve is never impossible.
MOHAMMED DAWOOD
9-BB

]]> 2020-04-11 16:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/502986943 happiness is spending time with your mother https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503015186 Happiness is spending some quality time with your mother, She enjoys when we all spend time as a family and it was her only dream to make us close. My mother feels happy when we help her with chores or cleaning the house, her smile is just precious to our hearts.
She always starts making jokes about my siblings for fun when we hang around her, plays some music, and helps us with our Homeworks if we need any help.]]> 2020-04-11 16:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503015186 Life without a Hobby Is Like Food without Salt t_alabed https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503035920 Life without a hobby is like food without salt, as hobbies add quality to one’s life. Ahmad Alabed, a 27-year-old Palestinian biomedical engineer living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, agrees and says, "I have been interested in playing football and gaming since the beginning of my teenage years. I am interested in playing football because it relieves my stress and anxiety, as well as I have always found enjoyment in watching an exciting football match. In addition, I classify myself as an introvert since I prefer staying at a calm environment, such as home, more than going outside. Therefore, interaction with friends, who are from different places around the world, over an engaging game, added more fun and quality to my time spent at home. It also helped me engage in improving several skills, such as concentration and memory, while also making friends at the same time.” Perhaps in his free time, Ahmad should be open to trying new outdoor activities.
Tala Abdulrahman Alabed 9GA]]> 2020-04-11 17:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503035920 Getting to know each other hananeh387702 https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503045360 how strange it could be to get to know someone you thought you knew. Mansour madani, father of 4 was surprised how little he knows his kids. Abdullah his eldest son is 10,000 kilometers away, they rarely talk or communicate , most of the communication between him and the family is done through the mother. Ali is close by but in a total different universe and only calls them for financial needs which sadly gives in to his requests although not rightful. ghazal, a lovely and a smiley face resembles mansour in her passion for cooking and family gathering. A promising figure is an outgoing personality, a socializer and wannabe fashionista . Then comes her dad's favorite kid, Hanan. Rebellious figure at 14 presuming herself as an adult with enough knowledge and experience but a child at heart who cuddles her kitten and always is in disagreement with family over crispiness of French fries, or the sweetness of her Oreo milkshake thus making her a baby at heart
my dad is always inspires us to stand alone and try to make things work without the help of your parents once you feel mature enough
-Hanan madani 9GA

]]> 2020-04-11 17:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503045360 quarantine/ social distance life https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503057171 quarantine must be hard for some people, but tell me whats your opinion about it, shima(my cousin), 20-year-old, a student in AUS UAE, Dubai says “umm… quarantine is kinda hard not going to lie but to be honest it has pros and cons to it you can say” “ like you could learn new things like cooking, cleaning, being organized ,and etc. also the family and gets to spend more time together. however, it is getting boring and frustrating other than that we can’t go out or see one another. shima has some good points since there are a lot of activities we can do in quarantine and we can spend time with family however it does get lonely sometimes and u can’t go out
-saeed]]> 2020-04-11 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503057171 NO PRESSURE ON STUDENTS!!! The schools pressure the students to get high grades which leaves a negative effect on students. Leen Bokr, a student at Ryerson university, Toronto says” grades don’t define a students intelligence, and the pressure that accumulates on students does not encourage better performance.” In my opinion she’s being logical, and she has some good points. Schools and parents should not put too much pressure on students. https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503058248 sally osama 9GB
]]> 2020-04-11 18:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503058248 JOURNEY OF EDUCATION https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503091978 I believe that studying is a hard thing in our life and It takes time to succeed.my sister Raneem al Sa’di, A sister of 5 siblings which she is the oldest .and a student in Dubai international school. Studying is the key of success ,as it is the thing your future is based on. Studying helps us retain knowledge that is needed to acquire the wisdom and the capacity for us to live our life.to develop a complete education and to have the ability, you need to have the right motivation and to be able to achieve something in your life.my sister Raneem had all her motivations from her family, to be able to achieve all her goals, we’ve been always there for her whenever she needed us and that’s what made her this successful._____ NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR GOALS THEY ARE THE SUCCEED IN UR LIFE

DANIA ALS3DI]]> 2020-04-11 19:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/503091978 https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/538384338 Quarantine is not that bad as hassen the 27 year old, i think we should stay home to protect our selves and loved ones from ghe infectious COVID19 so what I learned is the importance of technology and platforms to work in case of emergencies i.e. pandemic and we can Try to balance between learning, having fun and catching new hobbies, we can wash dishes, gardening, cooking, cleaning home beside i noticed that family will always stand with us no matter what and you always have to appreciate everything in life as it is a blessing

Ghadeer hakim
9GC]]> 2020-04-29 07:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/SylvieOwaijan/interview/wish/538384338