My name is Kamal. I am Egyptian by nationality, born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, where I also completed my school education. Currently, I am a second-year Computer Engineering student at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). At university, English is the primary language of instruction and communication. I interact with all my professors in English, even those of Arab descent, as it is the standard in our professional academic environment. At home, I speak both Arabic and English with my family. Growing up in the UAE a culturally diverse country filled with Arabs and people from all over the world I became accustomed to navigating between languages and cultures. In everyday life, I switch between Arabic and English depending on who I’m speaking to. During my school years, instruction was mostly in Arabic, but we also studied other languages, including English, which prepared me well for university. In terms of skills, I am fluent in both Arabic and English and I also speak the language of code. I am proficient in C++ and Java, and I’m a fast learner when it comes to picking up new programming languages. My interest in languages extends beyond communication; I enjoy exploring how different languages whether spoken or programmed—shape the way we think and express ourselves. I find it fascinating how some concepts exist in one language but not in another, which can influence how speakers perceive certain experiences or ideas. This curiosity about language, logic, and meaning is a big part of what fuels my passion for computer engineering.