I had the opportunity to study abroad in Australia last fall. It was my first time leaving the country and naturally I was anxious to go. I knew the semester would hold a lot of first time experiences for me. Even simple activities, like taking the bus would become new

[Please note that Al Jamiat is privately held by an education company, there is NO affiliation with the Iraqi government, scholarship or their partners. We are only assisting students in answering basic questions and directing them to the main website of the Iraqi Education Initiative as highlighted in the first

You’ve read the hundreds of reports (finally, they caught up with Al Jamiat!) on the newly launched Iraq Education Initiative. A fantastic new program from the Iraqi government to provide 10,000 scholarships for Iraqi students over the next 5 years. The program begins with a pilot program, a small class

Great “Cultural Explorers” photo contest by Glimpse.org (a magazine by the National Geographic Society) – $250 for just sending them your pics! Enter by August 31 for a chance to win a $250 STA Travel voucher. They are looking for photos of people working or volunteering abroad, interacting with locals,

If it’s microwavable and ready to eat in less than ten minutes it’s perfect for “dorm room dining.”  While these probably are not the healthiest foods to keep in your room, they are definitely some of the most popular. My top 7 dorm food cravings: 1. Ramen Noodles – These