My daughter, Sahar, left early today for Barcelona for four months as part of her exchange program at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

As she was departing, I was contemplating about her. I realized that the once tiny Sahar has now become a confident, fun loving person with a mind of her own. She is brilliant, decisive and will not take any nonsense from anyone including her dad. I looked at her in awe as I pondered on her fearless qualities and courage in everything she does.