Nadia laughs as her youngest sister, Amieyra jumps on her brothers back at Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan, Malaysia, July 23, 2014.
Riana’s bedroom wall filled with pictures of friends and religious reminders. May 9, 2012.
Fatini re-veils her hijab before finding a place to pray in between her classes. Dec 4, 2013.
Every year a small group of Malaysian women arrive at the Rochester Institute of Technology on government scholarships from their country to earn degrees in biotechnology. The women prepare for the lab in their “Tissue Cultures” class at the College of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) on Dec 4, 2013. Left to right : Aiman Rosdi, Norazleen Hashim, Kilala Rahman, and Fatini Busairi
After the night prayer, Aiman, Nadia, Norazleen and Fatini sit together on their staircase at their apartment in Rochester NY. Dec 10, 2014.
Noralzeen Hashim rides horseback during her wellness class in Avon, New York. May 10, 2014.
Norazleen Hashim holds her niece, Adelia while shopping with her mother in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia on Aug 8, 2014.
Sederhana
Every year a small group of Malaysian women arrive at the Rochester Institute of Technology on government scholarships from their country to earn degrees in biotechnology. As they pursue their college education on a campus approximately 9,000 miles away from home, the women form tight-knit relationships with each other. This family-like structure helps them deal with the challenges of cultural differences, maintain their studies and remain committed to their Islamic faith.
With this project, Smart created an eBook that incorporates the photographs, videos, and the written story to create a richer viewing experience.
Roles: Photographer, Videographer, Designer