Vienna, May 5 (SANA) Syrian student Jana Kharat has emerged as a notable example of perseverance and academic achievement in Europe, attaining success in Austria despite the challenges of language and integration. Her accomplishments culminated in her selection for her school’s Young Ambassadors team, reflecting the presence of Syrian talent abroad.
In an interview with SANA, Jana said she arrived in Austria in 2016 at the age of seven and began a journey marked by significant challenges. Through determination and hard work, she overcame these obstacles and excelled academically, becoming the only Syrian student selected for the Junior Ambassadors team at the International School Kufstein Tirol (ISK).
Jana participated in several European programs, most notably a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg through the Euroscola program, where she joined discussions with students from various European countries and raised questions related to youth and education.
She also took part in a visit to Brussels through the Erasmus+ program, which included tours of key European Union institutions, including the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the European Union. During the visit, she gained firsthand insight into European institutions and the role of youth in decision-making, and was selected to serve as her school’s ambassador to the European Parliament.
Jana said she met with several members of the European Parliament and raised questions about the future of young people and their role in society, underscoring the ability of Syrian youth to engage with international issues.
She stressed that her participation carried a clear message: nothing is impossible for Syrian youth, who have continued to achieve despite challenges and demonstrate success abroad.
Although she left Syria at the age of seven, Jana said she has carried her homeland with her at every stage of her journey and remains committed to preserving her language, identity, and culture. She added that she hopes to return one day and contribute to Syria’s reconstruction.
Jana said she had initially aspired to study medicine, but her experience through European Parliament-related activities opened new horizons and sparked a growing interest in political science.
She is currently preparing for a trip to Lithuania next September as part of her continued international engagements.
Jana Kharat’s story stands as an example of a new generation of Syrians striving to establish their presence in the world and contribute to rebuilding their homeland.
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