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Meet...Adnan

Name: Adnan Al-Ayoubi.

College: College of Graduate Studies, MD/PhD.
   
Hometown: Tripoli, Lebanon.

What did you want to be when you were a child: An engineer.

Three words that best describe you: Workaholic, trustworthy and difficult to please.

Languages spoken other than English: French and Arabic.

Interests: Sports (squash, aikido and fencing), travel and ancient civilizations.

Current book on your nightstand: Three Cups of Tea.

Favorite Charleston landmark: Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge.
   
Favorite vacation place: Traveling throughout Europe, and my family’s mountain house when it is snowing.

Something important life has taught you: Patience and perseverance.

Something your parents have always told you: All that glitters is not gold.

Persons you admire the most: My parents. They dedicated their life to me and my siblings.

2008 resolution: Increase international student's involvement in service and community activities.

Something that makes you smile: My 10-month-old nephew.

Things you do in your spare time: Read the local and international news, and watch movies.
   

Friday, April 18, 2008
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