Mathia Kalash

Hometown and Country

Aleppo, Syria

Extracurricular Interests:

Woodbridge International Society, Society of Arab Students, Research, Travel

Favorite place in Harvard Square?

Peet's Coffee

What can FIPpers talk to you about?

Social and academic concerns, pre-med advice, homesickness, travel hacks,  TV show recommendations, and literally anything else on your mind.

Languages Spoken:

Arabic, English, French

About me:

Mathia is a rising sophomore in Quincy House. She lived in Syria before moving to Vancouver Island, Canada to attend Pearson United World College. At Harvard, she discovered her passion in Chemistry after taking PS11 (an unpopular opinion, she knows) and is on the pre-med track with a secondary in Public Health and Health Policies. When she’s not overwhelmed by her three PSET classes, you can find her hanging out with other internationals, having deep (or totally random) conversations, and exploring new places.  Mathia is also a huge fan of TV series and reality shows (currently watching Suits for the fifth time), so feel free to talk to her about that. Since she can’t leave the U.S, she’s on a mission to visit as many states as possible during her four years (she is hoping to check off her 10th state by the end of this summer). Mathia is so excited to meet all of you!