My Summer in DubaiDue to the generosity of the Clinton Scholarship, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the Arab culture. In the Summer of 2015, I attended the American University of Dubai. I took a wide array of courses such as Middle Eastern history, politics and even economics of the Gulf states. Since my area of focus was the Middle East I felt pretty confident about how I was going to perform in these classes. I was knocked off my feet when I realized that I only knew the basics about Arab history and U.S-Middle Eastern Relations. So in-between exploring the international foods, extravagant shopping malls and elaborate sites, I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for Arab culture and history.
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The Beauty of Arab Culture |
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates(UAE). These pictures are a glimpse into my excursions and the scenery of the Emirati culture throughout my study abroad trip.
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