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This study abroad program we had the unique opportunity to see two very different countries in the Arab world. The first was that of Qatar—a newly booming nation state driven by financial success and its vast recourses in natural gas. Qatar, before the recent discovery and capitalization of oil and natural gas reserves, was as … Continue reading »

    Nicholas Grace, Ayan Salah, Ellen Frierson   I remember when I was child that whenever I did something wrong, my parents knew about it. I would often attempt to lie my way out of potential punishment, thinking that I could get off Scott Free. To my dissatisfaction, I would always find myself in … Continue reading »

Today we had the pleasure of viewing two different sides of Egypt. We visited the Egyptian museum that is full of artifacts from the Pharonic period.  The artifacts included mummies, shrines, and assorted devices displaying Ancient Egypt’s advanced technology. Our instructor, Dr. Mbaye Lo, mentioned to me that these technological achievements outdated those of other … Continue reading »