Safferz Posted March 16, 2013 Transplanted here last year and on my own, so I'd like to find the community in my new-ish city. Neighbourhoods, restaurants, hilib xalal shops, community centres, etc... give me the rundown! Are there any Somali Students' Associations at Boston-area universities that are active? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oba hiloowlow Posted March 16, 2013 talk to Che Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 16, 2013 somalis are as rare as leprechauns missing in Irish fairytales to live in Boston. madex sare che is a special case altogether and you, my friend, are a CIA mole hoping to extract information on innocent Somalis, that'll lead to quick arrests. isku xishood malayacniyaho. p.s - che, inaar improve your privacy settings on facebook. iska jiir inaar wa khaatar eh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Safferz Posted March 17, 2013 Alpha Blondy;927284 wrote: somalis are as rare as leprechauns missing in Irish fairytales to live in Boston. madex sare che is a special case altogether and you, my friend, are a CIA mole hoping to extract information on innocent Somalis, that'll lead to quick arrests. isku xishood malayacniyaho. p.s - che, inaar improve your privacy settings on facebook. iska jiir inaar wa khaatar eh. Very funny I'm no spy, I'm just a Somali girl from Toronto studying here (the only Somali at this particular school, it seems). I was under the impression that Boston has a significant Somali population, so I was hoping for more info on where I can find the community, since I rarely venture outside of my immediate area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted March 17, 2013 The community is mostly concentrated in Roxbury, The place to start is the main mosque in Roxbury where there are always Somalis. Community here like everywhere else is dysfunctional but overall, they are good people. There's new student/professional group that is becoming effective, maybe your sort of crowd (assumptions). I know some students involved, I can connect you if you want? This would be good start. Mosque is located at 100 Malcolm X Blvd Boston, MA 02120. It's on the orange line right across Roxbury Crossing station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Safferz Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks so much, Che! I'd love to hear more about the students/professionals group, so please do put me in touch. In the meantime I'll check out the Roxbury mosque, my parents are in town right now so I think it would be a great time to visit the area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalicentric Posted March 17, 2013 Safferz--- Felt the same way every time i visit that place... went to the "Somali Mall" a few times to purchase something for my mother. That's about the closest i have ever gotten to them lol Good luck, I'll be contacting you when i start grad school there lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted March 17, 2013 ^Them? What are we woman? Saffarz.....PM me your email. I will connect you to one of the people there. I believe they are organizing an event this year for Somali students and professionals. It could be a good project to get involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oba hiloowlow Posted March 17, 2013 Che -Guevara;927551 wrote: Them? What are we woman? Saffarz.....PM me your email. I will connect you to one of the people there. I believe they are organizing an event this year for Somali students and professionals. It could be a good project to get involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Safferz Posted March 17, 2013 Somalicentric;927548 wrote: Safferz--- Felt the same way every time i visit that place... went to the "Somali Mall" a few times to purchase something for my mother. That's about the closest i have ever gotten to them lol Good luck, I'll be contacting you when i start grad school there lol For sure I think the occasional visit to the "Somali mall," mosque or even a hilib xalal shop for groceries would be nice, it can definitely feel isolating to be away from family and community. One of the reasons I decided to go to graduate school here was in part because I knew Boston had a Somali population, unlike the other schools/cities I was considering. Thanks again Che, I'll send you a PM now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalicentric Posted March 17, 2013 Che -Guevara;927551 wrote: ^Them? What are we woman? Haha, wey iga fakatey... i meant my lovely peoples Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted March 17, 2013 NP Safferz, Somalicentric. That's more like it:-) The community is good but lacks proper leadership. It can be more vibrant and involved if the right people were to lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalicentric Posted March 17, 2013 If it wasn't for my taxi driving cousin i doubt i would've even seen that side of Boston... i usually get my hipster dosage near Roslindale & keep it moving lol Oba, stop the madness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oba hiloowlow Posted March 17, 2013 Im outta here you boring folks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted March 17, 2013 ^Igaaryaho joogso Roslindale? not too many of us there. You were barely in Boston itself. I think I can actually count how many times I have been to Rosindale over yrs lol. Well, Safferz will show you around when you come for school. You could thank SOL lool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
