Muslims as minorities
Nearly one-third of the world’s Muslims live as minorities in 149 countries, facing diverse, complex challenges as they attempt to maintain their Islamic identity. Two professors have brought together a group of international scholars to explore why the issues confronting them are so important in today’s world.
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Amanda Chou’s decision to start living healthier and an interest in Pinterest helped her win a national contest. From organic cotton bedding to book bags made of recycled plastic bottles, she has ideas for how to replace everyday items with more eco-friendly options.
Jawad Wahabzada ('14) finds balancing schoolwork and the global promotion of his documentary "Children of Kabul" a challenge, but says taking courses you love and connecting with a good mentor can make a difference.
As more and more students bring smartphones and tablets to class, mobile apps developed at Wake Forest can help them with things like finding a parking spot and getting their laundry done. With the aid of cross-departmental faculty, several students have developed these free apps through computer science classes or independent studies.