When France meets Egypt
NIt only takes a second to miss out on each other, but Mahmoud from Egypt explains that he and his girlfriend Pauline do not have the same notion of time. "I come from a culture where things are lax, where people are not rushing," says Mahmoud. "Perhaps there are days when I'm on time, but often I'm late."
Pauline laughs at Mahmoud's comment and acknowledges that she is stricter with regards to time management. But it was in this lateness that Mahmoud met Pauline, having sat beside her on the last row when he entered the classroom. While they may still have problems with time occasionally, they would never question the first time they met; they knew the timing was just right.
When Colombia meets Lebanon
Food will always be the quickest way to a man’s heart, but Alejandra found a different way to capture Moussa’s heart. “Colombian food is really good, but she doesn’t cook,” he chuckles. Having graduated from the International Marketing program back in 2016, Moussa was Alejandra’s Challenger for the Hult Business Challenge while she was still in the International Business program. Having given her team feedback on their business proposal, Moussa recognized Alejandra afterwards while she was in a booth selling food as a fundraiser. He was able to know the Colombian girl behind the stall even more after asking her out.
Now completing her dual degree in International Marketing, Alejandra does not deny that Moussa is very smart. “And I’m very geeky,” she laughs, “He’s always there for me, always ready to help me out.” When asked about that one thing that annoys her of him the most, Alejandra replies, “He’s so noisy when wakes up so early in the morning that I wake up as well.” On the other hand, Moussa doesn’t mind the little problems in their relationship. “I like that she’s very responsible and chill at the same time. I can be myself around her, and she around me. She gives me that safe environment.”
When Mexico meets Morocco
They say San Francisco is a city for the lovers and this is where exactly Kari and Amney have first met. But what they may not know is that San Francisco is also a city for lovers who welcome each other's difference. Coming from Morocco, Amney is a vegetarian, while Kari is a Mexican meat-lover. However, falling in love with each other's sense of humor has more impact on their relationship than their own dietary preferences. Whether it's their way of seeing things or of interacting with each other's families, the two knows that it is in their similarities that makes their love grow. "It also helps that our families also have the same values," Kari adds.
Just like Amney, Kari loves travelling and mentions that her favorite memory with him was during the time they went to Hawaii. But Amney doesn't find that the most appealing vacation for him. "That Hawaii trip? I'd still go for the trip to Mexico," says Amney. He just knows that wherever Kari finds herself at home, he would love that place for himself.
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