My first week in Jordan was definitely one for the books! Coming here, I didn’t know anyone in my program. I was diving in headfirst into something completely new. Classes were really hard for me considering we have to be placed into our levels. Being a native speaker and trying to be placed into a…
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Introduction to the Middle East and Me
Hey! My name is Tala Alomary (Pronounced like Tallahassee and Aloe-mary) and I am a Summer 2022 graduate at the University of Mississippi. I am currently studying in Amman, Jordan to satisfy my foreign language requirement for my English degree. I’m having an incredible time here and I can’t wait to tell you all about…
Jordan: Managing Fears about the Middle East
December 8, 2014 By Sabrina Kosloske Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. However, there are challenges and fears that can get in the way of anticipating your trip and having fun on it. No matter how well you prepare, things will happen that you didn’t plan for. This can be scary, especially the further away…