I am 4th generation Syrian diaspora in the United States. I've wanted more than anything to visit my family's homeland for years. Now that most of my family has passed, and the United States is in freefall, I figure now is as good a time as ever to move.
I'm assuming that because I'm Syrian on my mom's side (both maternal great grandparents), there isn't any kind of right to return or anything. How difficult is immigration?
Hello everyone,
My name is Zoe, and I am a student in 12th grade from Germany. My group (three students in total) is currently working on the topic “Conflicts Under the Radar.” Our focus is on Syria, especially the experiences of Kurdish people.
We have already researched the topic and now need to create a podcast. We are planning to make a small “roleplay-style” interview in which one person from our group shares experiences, stories, thoughts, or family histories based on real accounts from people affected by the situation.
For this, we are looking for people who have personal experiences and would be willing to talk or write about them, and who would also be okay with us using this information for our school project. The podcast will not be uploaded publicly — it will only be presented in our class.
If you would be comfortable answering some of these questions, we would be very grateful:
-> Could you briefly introduce yourself? (Name — or a fictional name if preferred, age, origin/region)
-> What role did your Kurdish language and culture play in your everyday life?
-> What is your personal connection to this topic? (Did you live in Syria yourself, or are these experiences from your parents/family? If you fled Syria, what was the main reason?)
-> In what situations did you notice being part of a minority? / What significance did your ethnic identity have in your environment?
-> Did language or culture play a role in everyday life (for example in school or with authorities)?
-> What thoughts did you have about your future?
-> How did you experience support (family, community, organizations)?
If you experienced displacement or flight:
-> What was the most difficult thing at the beginning in your new environment?
-> What helped you find your way in your new life?
-> Is there something from your culture that you still carry strongly with you today?
-> What does “home” mean to you today?
-> What would you like other people to understand about Kurdish life in Syria?
-> Is there a misunderstanding or stereotype that you encounter often?
-> What would you wish for the future — for yourself and for others?
Of course, you do not have to answer everything — only what you feel comfortable sharing. You are also welcome to add any other experiences or thoughts you would like to mention.
We would truly appreciate every response. Thank you very much!
Hey guys :)
I know this might sound strange or crazy to some people but I’ve been thinking about moving to Syria
I’ve left it when I was 12 and now I’m 26
So i barely know anything there
But my whole life was a living hell with the moving and all
And for the past 3 years I’ve been stuck in a country with no papers and i lost that time doing nothing
I want to know how safe is it for a solo girl living there alone
In Damascus…
Im bisexual and an atheist so if you could tell me how’s the city
How safe is it? And how freely i can live there ?