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The ESU employs English to foster global understanding by providing educational and cultural programs for students, educators, immigrants, & members.

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Griffins! What an opportunity! The only question here is: To be or not to be? 💀

Drop your favorite Shakespeare work or quote in the comments.

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Going out with a bang! Our final two days in London were pure theatre magic:
✨ Friday: Page to Stage farewell lunch at The Lansdowne Club + mind-blowing Oresteia at The Bridge.
✨ Saturday: Turned a 1-show day into a 2-show day! Queued for the sold-out closing night of 1536 (been trying since March!) and somehow got tickets.
The universe really heard us. The dreamiest end to an unforgettable London summer! ❤️

Stay tuned for final thoughts on my entire month away.

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Now that the official photos have been released... what an honour it was to serve as the Head Judge of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition, organised by the English-Speaking Union in London. I was also so happy to see the winner of Lebanon’s national competition shine among participants from all over the world.
It’s a reminder, once again, that the values and dreams we share are far greater than anything that separates us. #ESU #London
وبالعربي كمان تشرفت هذا العام برئاسة لجنة التحكيم في مسابقة الخطابة العالمية التي ينظمها اتحاد الناطقين باللغة الإنجليزية في لندن. واسعدني ان أرى ممثل لبنان الفائز في المسابقة الوطنية اللبنانية يتألق بين زملائه المشاركين من مختلف أنحاء العالم.
مناسبة أخرى تذكيرنا بأن القيم والاحلام التي يتشاركها بها الشباب أكبر بكثير من أي شيء آخر قد يفرّق بينهم.
شكرا لاتحاد الناطقين باللغة الإنكليزية فرع لبنان. شكرا للجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية. وشكرا بنك بيروت.

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"I love you with so much of
my heart that none is left to protest."

Day 10: The Final Day at Shakespeare’s Globe.
What was supposed to be a standard day of rehearsals in the studios and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse turned into pure magic. The theatre gods smiled on us, and we got to step onto The Globe stage for 10 precious minutes. A literal lifelong dream unlocked.

Afterward, we performed our final scene showcases. Getting to embody Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing (Act 4, Scene 1) was everything.

Beatrice, I promise you: a full production of you is in my future.

Endless love and gratitude to Emma, Chu, and Susan for your guidance, heart, and wisdom throughout this journey.

The dream continues as I leave for Stratford-Upon-Avon. The star-stuff keeps flourishing. ✨✨

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Great first day with TSTP at The Globe! Shoutout to @esu_us for welcoming us with a lovely reception at Dartmouth House.

What a time to be alive!
#esu #globetheatrelondon

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Such an amazing and stunning night we had today.
This group of talented and brave people did it again!
Thanks again @esu_us for these great moments. As I always say, this school is capable of making 🪄 magic

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Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the @esuarnic ESU Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center. We are so proud of our dedicated and determined immigrant students, who spent the last year improving their English and building career skills. We cannot wait to see what is in store for our amazing graduates! 🎓🥳🎉

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Forsooth made it to the ESU’s annual King’s Brunch!! 🇬🇧
(and then made a pit stop at cafe du monde)
(i love you guys lots btw)

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I love New York for evenings like this.

After graduation we just walked into a bar, no plan, no agenda. Grabbed some beers and sat down. Looking at this photo you’d never guess, looks like just a group of friends. But one of them is our teacher Matthew.

Somehow the conversation drifted toward the ancient world. Zoroaster, ideas that survived millennia, civilizations that still shape the way we think today.

And at some point I caught myself genuinely amazed: the guy sitting next to me knows my own heritage better than I ever thought to explore it. It made me see my roots in a completely different way. Not as something distant or textbook, but as something alive, something I’m actually part of.

Here I am in the middle of the most modern city on earth, and somehow this is exactly where I feel most connected to a history that goes back thousands of years.

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I’m so grateful for all that Julius Caesar has given me this year. It’s been a pleasure, Cassius 🖤
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#explore #broadway #shakespeare #seniorshowcase #actress

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Sophomore year was one of the busiest, but most rewarding years of my life.

From academics, athletics, leadership, pageantry, interviews, volunteering and everything in between, I truly feel like I grew into myself this year. Looking back at everything I accomplished, I’m so grateful for every opportunity, lesson, late night & person who supported me throughout this journey! 💝 #missamerica #crown #pageant #wcw #med

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Every immigrant carries a universe of memories, transitions, losses, discoveries, and hope.

With ImmigrART, I want to create a space where these stories can be transformed into watercolor and visual storytelling.

This project invites immigrants to share meaningful moments from their journey, memories that speak about identity, resilience, belonging, and cultural connection. Together, we will translate those experiences into a sequence of watercolor scenes that honor each personal narrative.

As an immigrant myself, I deeply believe in the power of storytelling through art. Every piece becomes a bridge between cultures, past and present.

✨ Participation is anonymous
✨ Share only what feels comfortable
✨ Your story matters

If you would like to participate, the link to the form is in my bio. 💛

#ImmigrART #ImmigrantStories #VisualStorytelling #WatercolorArt #CommunityArt #CulturalConnection #ArtForConnection #ImmigrantVoices #StorytellingThroughArt #HudsonCountyArts #NYCArtists #CreativeCommunity #Belonging #ArtAndIdentity

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