My name is Nour Dabboussi and I am a Lebanese international student at the University of California, Los Angeles, pursuing my B.A. in Communications Studies. Growing up, I have always been interested about the power of communications and debate in politics, conflict resolution and diplomatic conferences, which motivated me to pursue my degree in the field. After graduating from high school, I embarked on my educational journey in Los Angeles where I aspired to receive a top-notch experience. Here, I dedicated my time to joining different campus organizations such as the Student Government's Advocacy Committee where I developed a passion for serving my campus community and protecting students' interests. Most importantly, my experience in California for the past three years has offered me so many enriching and rewarding opportunities that have showed me that as an international student I am encouraged to succeed here. Moreover, my experience offered me the privilege of meeting many people from different backgrounds who enriched my cultural knowledge. That is why I became extremely interested about interning at IVCLA as I was fascinated by the organization's commitment to its mission of increasing international cooperation and understanding, especially during the times we are going through today. As an intern, I consider myself honored to be part of this family, where I know I am growing my experience in leadership and diplomacy, and most importantly, my passion for cultural understanding.