How I became a TeachSurfer

I am Khaled from Damascus Syria , biologist, biochemist, guitar player, novelist and theater actor.

I am ambitious, outgoing, and hardworking person. Biology, music, linguistics and social work are the spheres where I always find inspiration to continue my progress with passion and compassion. During my studies on biochemistry, my social work and my art interests I have been developing my analytical skills and sharpening my problem-solving expertise. Under excruciating conditions in my war-torn beloved home country, I left Syria and had a very long journey until I reached Germany where I tried to start a new life.

I heard from my friend that there was an organization called TeachSurfing who needed an arabic teacher and this is how my story began.

I remember the first day I met TeachSurfing's team in 2015 as it happened yesterday.

Migan the co-founder asked about my experiences and then chose me to be the one of the first TeachSurfers. 

The values and goals of TeachSurfing attracted my attention the first time I heard them. I knew at that time that my dreams had begun to come true and I would have the chance to share my knowledge and give something back to the community whatever the sources or the abilities I had at that time. TeachSurfing gave me the unique opportunity to become myself again after the circumstances I had according to my country situation. I started my Arabic courses and Syrian culture workshops with TeachSurfing, I even traveled with them outside of Germany to learn and teach, until I became part of the team as a project assistant and  an Arabic language and Syrian culture trainer.

Throughout my life I have always had a keen interest in cosmopolitanism. It is an honor for me a dream to display a good example of my own culture and language, and to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. This bright aim which comes true with TeachSurfing will always motivate me, heighten my resolution and energize my passion to study, explore, share and flourish.

Khaled