Meera Maaytah

Born in Jordan but at home in Seattle, Meera Maaytah is a senior studying Journalism at the University of Washington. She has interests in writing, documentary filmmaking and the performing arts. Meera’s beat for winter quarter will flow through topics discussing everyday community issues as well as lesser discussed stories and issues from around the world.
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A flood of emotions on her first days in the United States

by Meera Maaytah
When Jordan native Abeer Hawamdeh came to America for her eldest daughter's graduation, she was struck by the contradicting emotions she felt upon arrival.
Jul 3, 2019