#1 Who am I?

My name is Jaleesa Gefferie from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I turned 25 years on May the 17th and I am attending Leiden University to obtain my master's degree in Public International Law. I have been doing African dance for almost 4 years now and I'm still not getting enough of it. Ok, enough of the "formal" side of the introduction.

People often tell my that I have an angry face when I am being serious, but don't be scared. I am actually a very nice person and I am only serious when I have to be. I am very social and I love joking (and laughing) about the most stupid things.

"Fortune favours the bold"

Most people will tell you that I am a loudmouth, but hey I cannot fault them for saying that. I am the type of person that will get whatever she wants. Often I lack a bit of tact and I have a lot of sarcasm to offer, two things that I can work on. I have to admit that I am a little impatient as well, however, most of the time my direct approach combined with my impatience gets things done effectively! 

Anyway, what I hope to get out of this trip is a sense of a fulfilled self. Through helping others, getting to know more about my history, and by working with others. You will get to know me a lot better, having to survive with me for 3 weeks.