[1][2] Born in Cairo, Egypt, Tarik immigrated to the United States when she turned six.
Tarik started her college career at California State University Northridge in 2007.
In her first year she played in every game, and tied for the most goals scored on her team.
[4] By the time she graduated, she was the third highest scoring player in all of Hofstra history.
[3] Tarik played for the Egypt women's national football team beginning in 2008.