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Gisachew Emiru
My name is Gizachew K. Emiru. I come from Ethiopia,
the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in
the world. Our Rift Valley is known as the cradle of humanity, and
there are records of Ethiopian rulers that go back 5,000 years.
Herodotus, the Greek historian 485-425 B.C, describes Ethiopians
as “the most just men.” I am proud of being Ethiopian.
I, along with my colleagues from Ghana, Malawi,
South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, came to Washington DC as exchange
student and found a home at ISH. We are part of an LL.M. joint program
between the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South
Africa, and American University. Our area of specialization is International
Trade and Investment Law. The generous support of the Carnegie Foundation
allowed us to travel and study here.
My stay at ISH was unforgettable. It was amazing
to live with students and interns from the Eastern, Western, Northern
and Southern hemispheres. ISH is a place of harmony where unity
in diversity prevails. From my roommate, the accomplished Egyptian
pianist Wael Farouk, to all the residents and staff, I had days
full of laughter and conversation. The social and cultural activities
organized by the House were also a good forum for residents with
different backgrounds to learn about each other.
At ISH, we also had an opportunity to visit the
various sites in Washington and its vicinity. Thanks to Erik and
the big gray van, we were persuaded to leave the library and see
places like Mt. Vernon, Baltimore, and the Shenandoah Mountains.
This added another level to my experience in America.
I am very grateful to all of the staff and
Board members at ISH who did their best to make our stay at ISH
humorous and unforgettable.
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