Ranna Jaraha

Age: 18

Hometown: Moorestown, NJ

Last Academic Institution Attended: Drexel University

Academic Status: Freshman in college majoring in Biology

About Me: I am an outgoing, social girl who loves to be spontaneous and “enjoy the now.” I was the girl in high school that was friends with every group of people, which means I can generally get along with most people. That doesn’t go to say that I have a wavering personality. As a matter a fact, I am very firm when it comes to my values and morals; however, I am also open-minded and take the time to listen to the perspective of others. I have been told that I am a good listener, and I hope campers at Camp Ayandeh find that they can confide in me if they should have any troubles.

Getting an education is very important to me. As a Biology major, I aspire to attend graduate school in pursuit of a PhD in Genetics. This summer, I will be working at a research lab at Temple University when I get back from Camp Ayandeh. Given that Iranian-Americans are the most successful minority in the United States, I have made it my personal goal to make sure that I am part of that statistic and keep it alive:)

Favorite Quote:

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.

What motivated you join IAAB’s Camp Ayandeh staff: I’ve grown up in a family that embraces the Persian culture. My best girlfriends and I are Persian, and we really take pride in out background. So many of our jokes and memories revolve around our culture. For that reason, we love being Persian. I intend to share my stories and experiences with others and hopefully influence campers to be just as proud of being Persian as I am.