SEASON 1 EPISODE 36 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

Nia shares how her experience studying abroad in Morocco led her to pursue an M.F.A. in Qatar and how her experience abroad has shaped what she believes is possible for herself both personally and professionally.

Episode Transcript

Meet Nia

Nia Alexander Campbell is an artist and writer from Richmond, Virginia. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University with a minor in Art History (emphasizing in African art and cinema). She is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in Design at VCUarts Qatar.

First and foremost, Nia is a storyteller. She believes that storytelling—in any medium—can function as an excellent way to combat ignorance, give a voice to the otherwise unheard, and bridge the many divides we see in our world today. Her subject matter explores themes of the history, mental health, and social interactions of underrepresented groups of people. She often draws inspiration from her experiences as an African American woman raised in the U.S. and her numerous experiences abroad.

Connect with Nia

Websites:

Travel: https://www.blkgirlsabroad.com/

Art: https://www.niaalexanderart.com/

Social media handles:

Instagram (travel): @blkgirlsabroad

Twitter (travel): @blkgirlsabroad

Pinterest (travel): Black Girls Abroad (blkgirlsabroad)

Facebook (travel): Black Girls Abroad (@blkgirlsabroad)

Instagram (art): @niaalexanderart

Twitter (art): @Niaalexanderart

Pinterest (art): Nia Alexander (niaalexanderart)

Facebook (art): Nia Alexander (@niaalexanderart)

Nia Alexander Campbell is a 23-year-old woman from Richmond, Virginia, currently living in Doha, Qatar. She shares her undergraduate experience and her study abroad experience in Morocco. Nia decided to earn her MFA abroad in Qatar and she talks about her first year of studying. She said that her growth as an artist and designer has been unlike anything she has experienced before. She also mentions that her relationship with her family has grown stronger since she left the US.

In This Episode We Cover:

What is it like studying abroad in Morocco?
Why pursue a graduate degree abroad?
What is the difference between a U.S. university & a Qatari university?
Is there dating in Qatar?
Is there a Black Community in Qatar?
How did Qatar handle COVID-19?
Advice for students thinking of studying abroad for undergraduate or graduate studies.
How has the experience of studying and living abroad transformed her life and wellness?