WHO AM I?
(Very Briefly)
My name is Firas Darwish. I am a sophomore at New York University Abu Dhabi studying Computer Engineering and Applied Mathematics. While I have an unfathomable interest in these areas, I value the notion of holistic learning and find it necessary to include my experience in and fascination with other fields. This is where I highlight exactly that! Here, you’ll find a personal collage of my favorite books, movies, hobbies (and a necessary breath of fresh air from the other pages of this website).I am an avid football (soccer) player and I play on the NYUAD Men’s Soccer Roster. I’ve been playing football casually all my life and decided to dedicate more time to it during university as a way of keeping myself more active and consistent.
I enjoy the study and production of contemporary Arab art. I’m working on a series of essays highlighting how Arab identity has always been sheltered and conserved by cultural artifacts throughout its history and I enjoy attending local art festivals and pop-ups throughout Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with an art collective, Swalif, to have my work showcased at one of the UAE’s most celebrated art spaces in 2022.
My favorite book is The Stranger by Albert Camus and the movie that always surfaces in my mind when thinking of the best films I’ve ever watched is The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson. I am a fan of board and card games; my favorite two are Catan and Coup.
