Mia Khalifa's early life and education laid the foundation for her diverse career paths.
Birth
1993
Mia Khalifa was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to a conservative Catholic family.
Move to the United States
2001
Khalifa and her family relocated to the United States, settling in Montgomery County, Maryland.
High School and Bullying
High School
Khalifa attended high school in Maryland, where she was bullied for being 'the darkest and weirdest girl there', which intensified after the September 11 attacks.
University Education
University
Khalifa graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor of Arts in history.
