Hi, I’m Ahmed! I’m a tech enthusiast, community builder, and aspiring engineer from Alexandria, Egypt Growing up without access to fancy STEM labs, I learned early on that if the tools you need don't exist, you have to build them yourself I turned a tiny corner of my bedroom into an "innovation corner" and built a solar-powered, pollution-detecting robot out of scavenged electronic waste But along the way, I realized that building gadgets isn't enough; building communities is where the real magic happens That realization led me to organize the first TEDx event in my public school and found a local club (SPARK) to teach robotics to kids who had never touched a circuit before Now, as I head into my gap year, I’m trading my local innovation corner for the global stage. I am incredibly excited to step out of my comfort zone, immerse myself in new cultures, and connect with people from all walks of life I’m traveling to collect stories, learn from diverse perspectives, and share the warmth and resilience of my Egyptian roots Whether we are exploring a new city, hiking a trail, or just sharing a cup of tea, I promise to bring a curious mind, a collaborative spirit, and an open heart to our exchange!