In this episode Erin discusses Dina Nayeri. She is a student journalist with us on a placement organised by the Oxford University Career Services. This article was edited using Gemini Ai.
🎧 listen to Erin’s backstory here - she discusses her motivation & research as well.
Erin also wrote a short 2 min read article about Dina Nayeri with a summary inforgraphic.
Dina Nayeri was an Iranian-American writer. Born in Isfahan during a time of major upheaval in Iran. This was the Iranian Revolution, which changed the country's government. It was a scary time for Nayeri's family. Her mom had converted to Christianity, which was dangerous in Iran. Because of this, they faced threats and harassment.
In 1988, when Dina was just a child, she along with her mom and brother fled Iran. They spent the next 16 months seeking asylum in Dubai. And, then Rome before finally settling in Oklahoma, USA.
Despite a difficult childhood, Dina excelled in school. She went on to graduate from prestigious universities like Princeton and Harvard. She's also a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. A program that helps talented writers develop their craft.
Dina is a successful author of both novels and non-fiction books. Her book "The Ungrateful Refugee" won awards and was praised by critics. She's also known for her essays. Like the one ti "The Ungrateful Refugee," . Which explores the experiences of refugees and was widely read around the world.
Dina's writing has appeared in major publications like The New York Times. The Guardian. Beyond writing, she's also had short plays performed in London. Which explore the challenges faced by immigrants.
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