Time has been flying by you for weeks and you realize that your big midterm is coming up in less than a week, how are you going to prepare? When it comes to studying, everyone has got a different approach. Some students have had their head in a book for weeks before, while others can skate by with cramming the night before. If you’re the average college student, you won’t need to dedicate an incredulous amount of time in the library to achieve a good grade on a test, (unless …

Han Chen is a student from American University of Washington D.C. and recently had the opportunity to study in Cairo, Egypt.  Her trip overseas has given her the experience of a life time.  Here is a sneak peak of Han’s experience in a new country.  Look for the full interview in Al Jamiat’s fall issue!
About Studying Abroad
What helped you decide to study abroad?
I had funding through my fellowship with the Institute for International Public Policy. Some previous fellows had studied in Cairo, and HIGHLY recommended it. If any other students of color …

While I went to Cairo to experience a new culture and a new way of life, I think a part of me really believed I would just be an observer. It is, however, important for us travelers to realize that there is no such thing as observing your surroundings. We are all active participants of the world around us, even if we are quietly sitting at the outskirts. At first, I didn’t believe that I would be treated badly, even as a woman. After all, I was only an observer. …

Going to college for the first time is a very exciting time in an individual’s life. That’s when they generally move away from home and get to be on their own. However, those changes cost a lot of money and students need to buy a lot of school supplies. Most students worry about what they need for school, but this helpful list gives students an idea of the 15 things that they will both need and want at college.
Laptop
A laptop makes life as a student so much easier.  When students …

One of the greatest perks about studying abroad is the experiences students receive for the first time. Whether it would be your first time eating an apple pie, attending a rock concert, or seeing an amazing landmark.  Here at Al Jamiat, we are interested in hearing about your firsts and what they were like!
Shaheed Sabrin is a senior at USC School of Theatre, majoring in Theatre and minoring in Entrepreneurship with the USC Marshal School of Business. He was last Spring’s recipient of the Jack Nicholsan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate …