On another note, I am very grateful to be where I am,

I loved it here, honestly. For instance, I totally trust UAE in ensuring my safety and medical care

Then, the climate suits me so well. I used to get sick every month in a cold-for-majority-of-the-year country. The sun and warmth keep my mood positive, not getting depressed as I used to.
Thus, I will definitely consider a hot country for working/studying.

I appreciate the efforts NYUAD has made to save my time: I no longer spend hours on transportation. The time spent on going from my dorm to my class is at maximum 5-7 minutes. Also, I do not worry about my food, dorm, and other facilities at all. This makes time for not just studies but also much more)))

And of course education and opportunities are top-notch; the education I am receiving here is transformative for my thinking and learning. Especially because of its uniqueness: an American university in the Middle East, with diversity of both professors and students - such a unique mix.