1. Who am I?
By: Elissa Aoun

2. I major in Basic Education
I am Lebanese
I am 19 years old
I major in Basic Education
I have a quiet big family
I have some few hobbies

3. I was born on the 25th of September 1997, and I was raised in a family of 4 members: my father, my mother, my brother, and I. Yet, the concept of a family in Lebanon is way bigger than the four member that I mentioned!
My bigger family consists of grandparents, aunts and uncles with all their husbands, wives, and children. We unite all together in a frequent manner especially on Sundays.

4. My origin is from “Al Ayshiya” which is a village in the South of Lebanon far from Beirut, the Capital, around an hour and a half by car.
I live in “Beit El Kikko” in Mount Lebanon which is 700m high. The village is full of life, especially during summer days where all the villagers meet up: play sports in the village’s playground, and meet in religious activities.

5. Hanging out with friends
Hobbies
Cross Knitting
Hanging out with friends
Some good qualities
Adventurous
Friendly
Some bad qualities
Nosy
Moody

6. Lebanon
I am a patriotic person. I love my country, and I enjoy wandering through its streets. Lebanon is known for its touristic places and the tasty Lebanese food! The Lebanese food is my favorite kind of food, and it is diverse: Taboule, Hommus, Raw Meat and many others.

7. My favorite places in Lebanon:
Beirut, the Capital
Saint Maroun Monastry
Jeita Grotto

8. Why I chose Basic Education?
From the age of 15, I started working with kids in a religious organization. I realized that I have a passion when working with them. Thus, I decided that my future job will be something related to kids.
Nowadays, I am responsible of a group of teenage pupils, and I tutor children as a part time job.

9. Notre Dame University- Loauize
I am pursuing my Bachelor in Basic Education in Notre Dame University which has three campuses around Lebanon. I study in the main campus which is located in “Zouk Mosbeh” around half an hour away from Beirut.

10. Memorable Moments in my life:
Being my aunt’s bride’s maid
The birth of my cousin: Gabrielle
Passing the Lebanese Official Exams
Graduating from School
Having the opportunity to spend 1 semester at Copenhagen.

11. Spending this semester as an exchange student at UCC is a one of a kind chance. I am looking forward for this experience and I hope to come back to Lebanon holding a lot of beautiful memories about Denmark. My journey in Denmark has just began, and it can’t get any better. I have been here for around 3 weeks, and I have already enjoyed life here, and started making friends from all around the world!