ESP Biography



SAHAR HAKIM, Simmons junior, English major




Major: English

College/Employer: Simmons College

Year of Graduation: 2013

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I've lived in Boston my whole life, and I graduated from Boston Latin School in 2009. Currently I'm a junior at Simmons College, where I'm working on an English major with a concentration in Writing as well as an Economics minor. I've actually done NaNoWriMo twice and succeeded both times--once in 2007, and again in 2009. I really like writing and sewing, among other things, and I hope to be an author or at least work in a publishing house.

I'm still not sure what you do with a B.A. in English.



Past Classes

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A5341: How To Write 50,000 Words In A Month And Survive in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Want to take that big step and write a novel? Ever think of doing the whole thing in just thirty days? Well, not to worry! This seminar will focus on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an annual challenge in November in which people must write a novel of at least 50,000 words. We’ll focus on writing tips such as how to form a plot, how to create characters and the world about which you are writing, and, above all, how to stay on track without falling too behind. And of course, November’s not the ONLY month you can do this. Find out about other writing challenges, too!


A5342: A Brief History of K-Pop in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
So maybe you've heard of Korean pop songs like "Sorry Sorry," "Ring Ding Dong," "Gee," and "Nobody." Want to know more about the groups who sing them, or the origins of Korean Pop in general? Come hear about some of the biggest names in the industry, the up-and-coming stars, and, of course, the music they produce!


W4679: TV Experiments You CAN Do At Home in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Did you know that people playing "Ring Around The Rosy" around you can help you win an arm-wrestling match? Or that chewing gum will make you less dizzy? Come try out some of these cool experiments from a popular Korean variety show, "Exploration of the Human Body." Test your reflexes, your balance, and more!


A4680: How To Write 50,000 Words In A Month And Survive in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Want to take that big step and write a novel? Ever think of doing the whole thing in just thirty days? Well, not to worry! This seminar will focus on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an annual challenge in November in which people must write a novel of at least 50,000 words. We’ll focus on writing tips such as how to form a plot, how to create characters and the world about which you are writing, and, above all, how to stay on track without falling too behind. And of course, November’s not the ONLY month you can do this. Find out about other writing challenges, too!


W4215: How To Write 50,000 Words In A Month And Survive in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
Want to take that big step and write a novel? Ever think of doing the whole thing in just thirty days? Well, not to worry! This seminar will focus on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an annual challenge in November in which people must write a novel of at least 50,000 words. We'll focus on writing tips such as how to form a plot, how to create characters and the world about which you are writing, and, above all, how to stay on track without falling too behind. We'll do writing prompts and exercises revolving around these tips, and they should help you get a feel for what you've been writing this year or for what you may want to write next year. And of course, November's not the ONLY month you can do this. Find out about other writing challenges, too!