While abroad I had the opportunity to intern at a non-governmental organisation called Tkiyet Um Ali. This was by far my favorite part of study abroad. In addition to receiving course credit at The College, I also managed to explore a career path that interested me. At Tkiyet Um Ali, I was working with underprivileged persons in all governorates of the Hashemite Kingdom. This organisation not only offered food support…
*Written previously* The School for International Training turned out to be the perfect choice for me. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and passionate. Our academic director, Raed Al Tabini, would constantly remind us that we are “touring but not tourists” as we explored some of the governorates of the Hashemite Kingdom. In choosing a study abroad program, it’s clear that Jordan will not be your typical abroad experience. Despite the…
If you study the Arabic language, you are familiar with the understanding that Modern Standard Arabic varies greatly from the actual spoken Arabic languages. This can be frustrating as there are very limited resources out there for learning the many Arabic dialects. Additionally, there are many sayings used in daily life throughout the Arab world that are virtually impossible to learn through a textbook. In Jordan I learned many of…
