Arabic

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  • Charlotte in Jordan
  • 30-Jun-2015
Pop-Tarts and Traffic Laws

The water pressure in my shower is glorious.  The hot water is, indeed, hot.  And the internet-- it's so fast! Read More ⇾

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  • Charlotte in Jordan
  • 24-May-2015
The 28th Rule

I finished "40 Rules of Love" by the Turkish author Elif Shafak last week.  The book is named for theRead More ⇾

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  • David in Jordan
  • 25-Jun-2014
Lifetime Impact

This study abroad experience has had a substantial impact on my academic and professional goals, but not in the typicalRead More ⇾

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  • David in Jordan
  • 09-Jan-2014
Making Friends in Jordan

Wast Al-balad; what a wondrous place.  I strolled through the narrow, overstuffed streets and alleyways, keeping an eye out forRead More ⇾

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  • Cody in Bahrain
  • 17-Sep-2013
An Introduction to the Frustrations of the Arabic language

I was inspired by Sona's post “An Introduction to the Frustrations of Russian language” to share a similar story withRead More ⇾

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  • Cody in Bahrain
  • 16-Aug-2013
As’salam Alaikum – السلام عليكم

It wasn't even twelve hours after I landed that I began to fully take it in! It felt like IRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 18-Apr-2013
MOVING OUT: STARTING THE FINAL STAGE

After two months of living with my wonderful host family, it is time to bid them adieu. The final monthRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 03-Apr-2013
Define Homesick

A couple days ago we were talking about the impending end of our program and one of the other girlsRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 03-Apr-2013
Into the Moroccan Countryside

Our third and final excursion was to a small village near Beni Mallal in a region of Morocco known forRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 08-Feb-2013
Getting lost in Morocco – This one is for my Mom

I love my mother dearly and bless her everyday for teaching me a very quirky sense of humor. In casesRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 01-Feb-2013
Exploring the City of Rabat & a Taste of Culture

Hard to believe that my first week is almost up.  Today we learned basic survival Arabic - the Moroccan dialectRead More ⇾

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  • Danielle in Morocco
  • 28-Jan-2013
A final night in Colorado!

Packing is monstrous!  Usually, I am lucky and fly with an airline that allows me two free checked bags atRead More ⇾