Splash Biography
ALEX SMITH, Princeton senior studying Near Eastern Studies
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Major: Near Eastern Studies College/Employer: Princeton Year of Graduation: 2013 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Alex Smith is a senior thesis in the Near Eastern Studies Department. He loves Persian and has been taking the language for all four years that he has been at Princeton. However, his interests are not contained to the Near East. He is passionate about art and good design. He finds the simplicity and strength of Chinese ink painting to be enthralling. He spent this past summer working in South Africa at an organization that uses economics to improve health policy. Oh, and he also loves to cook curry and eat every type of food. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H104: Introduction to Farsi in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 27, 2013)
A brief introduction to the basics of Persian language (Farsi). We will learn the basics of both the written and oral components of the language. Learn how to find your way to the bathroom! And how to order the tastiest food at a Persian restaurant!
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