Program Catalog 2021–2022 مصرEGYPTEGYPT مصر

Table of Contents LETTER FROM AMBASSADOR KATTOUF 2 WHO WE ARE 3 ACADEMICS 4 PROGRAM COMPONENTS 5 GRADE REPORTS & SCHOOL OF RECORD 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE 7 COURSES & SYLLABI 8 INTERCULTURAL LEARNING 9 10 11 Semester Program 12 Summer Programs STUDENT REVIEWS 15 16 17 Semester Programs 20 Summer Program VIRTUAL LEARNING & CULTURAL EXCHANGE 21 22 SEMESTER & ACADEMIC YEAR 23 Summer Program 24 • Area & Arabic Language Studies (Jordan & Morocco) JORDAN Semester/Summer Direct Enroll Program 25 • Regional Studies in French (Morocco) CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS 26 األردن • American University in Dubai Direct Enroll (UAE) HEALTH & SAFETY 28 • Virtual Learning & Cultural Exchange (online) MOROCCO STUDENT SUPPORT 30 31 ACCOMMODATIONS المغرب SUMMER HOUSING 32 TUNISIA • Intensive Arabic (Jordan & Morocco) STAFF & FACULTY 33 34 TUITION & FEES Action Amideast: Social Innovation Abroad (Tunisia) • تونس • Conflict & the Struggle for Peace (Jordan) SCHOLARSHIPS 35 PROGRAM TIMELINE 37 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • American University in Dubai Direct Enroll (UAE) اإلمارات العربية المتحدة CUSTOMIZED (all locations & virtual) /AmideastAbroad @Amideast_Abroad @amideast_edabroad

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AMIDEAST’S ROOTS IN THE REGION THE AMIDEAST ADVANTAGE Letter from Ambassador Kattouf Established in 1951, America-Mideast Educational and Amideast’s longstanding presence in the Middle East Training Services, Inc. (Amideast) is a private American and North Africa means that participants benefit from nonprofit organization engaged in international education, The importance of building cross-cultural understanding has never been more the organization’s extensive engagement in the training, and development assistance work. Today intersectional work framing the Sustainable crucial than right now. Because the challenges we face are global in nature, Amideast programs and services touch Development Goals, its strong regional the best solutions will be found through the peaceful exchange of ideas and the lives of half a million individuals connections, and its belonging in perspectives across cultures. These discussions are more likely to succeed throughout the MENA region each host communities. Amideast with a citizenry possessing intercultural competencies. These competencies year and include improving Education Abroad Programs include the ability to communicate in multiple languages, and understanding educational opportunities offer participants wide- the cultural diversity of populations around the world. To achieve these and quality, strengthening ranging opportunities local institutions, and goals, we must focus on educating and preparing our students to participate and support for developing language effectively in cross-cultural dialogues. intercultural and professional skills encounters on critical for success in With this in mind, Amideast is dedicated to providing academically rigorous study abroad the global economy. experiences in and culturally authentic education abroad programs in the Middle East and North Africa region. MENA region These programs provide the opportunity for American students to forge genuine connections countries. and learn about the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. Our programs are designed to encourage respectful engagement, academic curiosity, and the development of intercultural skills. Who Established in 1951 to improve mutual understanding between Americans and peoples of the Middle East and North Africa, Amideast has a long tradition of collaborating with partners in the region. Through these relationships, we have established networks which provide opportunities Participants for authentic engagement with locals. From providing partners that allow students to practice Our programs We Are have are participant their linguistic skills through exchange, to nurturing long-standing connections with local opportunities centered organizations that provide service learning opportunities, we strive to create programs that to interact and support provide mutual benefits for our students and the people of the host culture. widely in our participants' diverse host incredible diversity We are proud that upon program completion, many Amideast alumni find ways to utilize communities, of learning and their intercultural skills and passion for the region by pursuing work in government agencies, including with local growth goals. They university faculty international NGOs, and other institutions dedicated to the mission of engagement with other are intended to develop members and other nations. At Amideast, we are committed to our work promoting intercultural exchange through knowledge of the host professionals, youth, educational experiences that will equip our students with the tools necessary to become future country and the MENA region, host families, leaders of and designed to maximize global leaders. local organizations, artists, exposure to the host culture. We are activists, and so many others. Every dedicated to humility and decoloniality component of Amideast programs as the foundations of the life-long work of is carefully designed to work in tandem intercultural learning. Our programs benefit from with one another and to intentionally, purposefully strong partnerships with U.S. colleges, universities, secondary engage participants and host communities in issues, events, schools, and other crucial institutional and organizational and contexts relevant to contemporary everyday life. Theodore H. Kattouf partners both across the MENA region and in the U.S. President and CEO of Amideast CORE PRINCIPLES AMIDEAST EDUCATION ABROAD

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Academics Program Components PROGRAM PARTNERS SEMESTER/ACADEMIC YEAR Area & Arabic Language Studies While each program has its own style, influenced by the unique characteristics of the host SEMESTER/SUMMER: American University Regional Studies in French country and city, all Amideast programs include the following distinctive features. in Dubai Direct Enroll Virtual Learning & Cultural Exchange Visit AUD'S online course schedule. ► Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & SUMMER: Conflict & the Struggle for Colloquial ◊ 120 contact hours/8 credits Peace STAFF ► Colloquial Arabic ◊ 45 contact hours/ Amideast programs are Visit our program partner, the 3 credits supported by a well-trained Foundation for International and diverse staff of Americans ► Content/Elective Courses ◊ 45 contact Educationict-program and host country nationals. hours/3 credits PRE-DEPARTURE LANGUAGE PLANNING &  Modern Standard Arabic, IN-COUNTRY ORIENTATION Colloquial Arabic, and Media Arabic are offered at Students receive extensive multiple levels. pre-departure information, attend a live SUMMER pre-departure webinar, and receive Students are paired with local Intensive Arabic an in-country orientation covering students as part of the logistics, academics, safety, Language Partner Program ► Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & cultural adjustment, in order to improve their conversational Arabic. Colloquial and more. ► 1 session = 4 weeks; 2 sessions/summer ► 95 contact hours & 6 credits per session

CONTENT COURSES & STUDY ENVIRONMENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE On semester programs, All programs are structured to students choose 2–4 content include opportunities for students to SUMMER courses taught in either English or engage in meaningful cultural French (depending on the program) exchange with host communities Action Amideast: Social Innovation Abroad from a wide range of disciplines. and develop their intercultural Courses are taught in a U.S. humility. ► Colloquial Arabic ◊ 15 hours/1 credit HOUSING format by local faculty. ► Community-Based Learning Jordan, Morocco & Tunisia: ◊ 45 hours/3 credits Host families

► Placement ◊ 150 hours/2 credits UAE: Student Dorms

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Grade Reports & My experience abroad was extremely School of Record worthwhile. It opened my eyes to so much culture, history, and I was able to see many beautiful places while having SYLLABI GRADE REPORTS & TRANSCRIPTS ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM meaningful interactions with locals. Syllabi are created for each course by Area After a student completes an Amideast Education Amideast’s Education Abroad Programs – Morocco Summer Alum Studies and Arabic Language faculty Abroad program, Amideast issues an official grade benefit from the advice and quality members prior to the start of the report that documents letter grades and credit assurance of an Academic Consortium, term. Each syllabus is thoroughly received. This grade report is sent to the student’s a group of institutions that represent a reviewed by the Academic Coordinator and home institution 4–8 weeks after the end of the cross-section of U.S. higher education. Amideast Education Abroad staff in program. Alternatively, students can request a Washington, D.C. for consistency and transcript issued by Amideast's School of Record (SOR) The following institutions are members content. In order to faciliate the approval for an additional fee. Students who have indicated of the Amideast Academic Consortium: of credit for courses, all syllabi are available this option will receive their transcript from the online. SOR approximately 8–10 weeks after the end of the American University program. Quality Assurance Bard College Creighton University Dickinson College Drexel University Grinnell College Kenyon College Knox College Lawrence University Marquette University Middle Tennessee State University Ocean County College Queens College University of Richmond

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Courses & Syllabi Intercultural For our semester programs, we offer several area studies courses to choose from. Prior to the start of the semester abroad, Amideast Education Abroad Learning will notify students as to which courses will be available that term.

To review the syllabi for all of our semester and summer courses, please visit Amideast Education Abroad Programs include opportunities our blog site: for students to develop their intercultural humility. Students are www.amideastedabroad.org/syllabi. encouraged to use language, non-verbal cues, communication, perceptual styles, and cultural assumptions and values as key windows to understand cultural difference.

SOME KEY COMPONENTS OF AMIDEAST’S APPROACH TO INTERCULTURAL LEARNING INCLUDE:

LANGUAGE PARTNERS In each host country, Amideast field staff recruits local students, young professionals, and participants in Amideast English language courses to act as language partners for Education Abroad students. Education Abroad students work with host country peers to practice language and foster cultural exchange.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES During semester programs, Education Abroad students participate in structured exchange and a range of activities. These opportunities create space for guided, meaningful discussion, interaction, and problem-solving with host country peers.

REFLECTION RETREAT All Amideast Education Abroad semester/academic year programs include a mandatory "Reflection Retreat" at the end of the term. Summer students will participate in a mandatory "Reflection Day" at the end of their program. Students often feel excitement and anxiety about returning home. Reflection has been designed to create time and space for students to consider their experience as they depart their host country.

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ً مرحبا LIST OF PROGRAMS WELCOME!! JORDAN SEMESTER/ACADEMIC YEAR Amman, the capital of Jordan, has expanded from • Area & Arabic Language Studies a quaint sleepy town to the bustling, multicultural metropolis it is today. As Jordan is deeply enmeshed SUMMER in the international relations of the region, students • Intensive Arabic may find no better place to study pressing Middle • Conflict & the Struggle for Peace: Eastern issues and Levantine Arabic. Explorations in Ireland & the Middle East Area & Arabic Language Studies

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING

This interdisciplinary course aims at strengthening ACADEMIC OVERVIEW and deeping students' knowledge of the Middle East • Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial through direct experience in local organizations Jordanian (8 credits) is recommended and a series of lectures aimed at providing the • Colloquial Jordanian Arabic (3 credits) is required if theoretical framework for studying and interacting not in the 8-credit course with Jordanian society, culture, and politics. • Elective Area Studies courses (3 credits each) taught Students will have a volunteer placement in a in English in a variety of disciplines. Recent courses local organization where they are expected to have been drawn from art, history, political science, spend at least five hours a week. There are also religion, and women's studies. lectures/seminars to contextualize the placement, • Media Arabic (3 credits) is also available as an providing the opportunity to directly observe and elective analyze different aspects of Jordanian culture, social relations, and politics under the framework provided by the class readings and discussions.

TERMS DATES CREDITS SEMESTER Fall Late August to Mid December 12–17 Spring Mid January to Early May 12–17 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall & Spring Late August to Early May 24–34 األردن

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Conflict & the Struggle for Peace: I gained real use of the language and found myself Explorations in Ireland & the Middle East مرحبا كيفكم ! able to communicate with locals on the street better than ؟ HELLO! HOW ARE YOU? I could have ever imagined prior. I was so happy Intensive coursework combined with daily interactions to finally be able to use Arabic! with host families help students at all levels increase their Arabic proficiency within a short period. The - Intensive Arabic in Amman Student Intensive Arabic Program is offered in two 4-week LEARN IN DUBLIN AND AMMAN! sessions, so students can choose to spend one or two While exploring the process of peace and conflict months living and studying in Amman. resolution and the sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict, students spend a total of five weeks of the summer in Dublin and Amman. Organized by the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in Intensive Arabic in Amman cooperation with Amideast, students are exposed to the theory and practice of peace keeping, peace-making, peace building, and conflict resolution in Europe and the Middle East. See the FIE program website for course description and application information: https://www.fie.org.uk/peace-conflict-program ACADEMIC OVERVIEW • Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & ACADEMIC OVERVIEW Colloquial Jordanian (6 credits) • A study tour to Derry, Northern Ireland to contextualize • Classes meet five hours per day, five days theory on peace and conflict resolution per week • Students examine the Arab/Israeli conflict and various regional and local conflicts, all of which are addressed in a Middle East cultural context • Students have the option to extend the experience in Jordan by participating in a 4-week Intensive Arabic Summer Session with Amideast

TERMS DATES CREDITS PROGRAMS DATES CREDITS SUMMER Session 1 Mid June to Mid July 6 SUMMER Conflict & the Struggle for Peace only Early June to Mid July See FIE website (above) Session 2 Mid July to Mid August 6 Conflict & the Struggle for Peace with Early June to Mid August See FIE website (above) Intensive Arabic extension Sessions 1 & 2 Mid June to Mid August 12

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Excursions in Jordan

Experiencing life outside the host city is an integral part of Amideast Education Abroad programs. Semester programs travel on three major organized excursions and summer programs travel on one to two excursions. Included in the program fees, excursions provide I learned a lot about myself. students a way to experience their host country I learned a great deal of firsthand, taking them places they might not otherwise My program was definitely more cultural understanding & flexibility. challenging than a lot of my be able to access. My preconceived notions about the friends who studied in Europe, but Arab world were challenged and Previous excursions in Jordan have included Jerash, the I also feel that I got a lot more out my sense of identity was of my experience. Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Petra (pictured). further shaped. - Morocco Program Alum This program, as well as the A new culture, new mindset, - Morocco Program Alum host country, can be a and unique sides of learning a life-changing experience. I would new language. It was incredibly highly recommend it for people worthwhile. interested in the region, people, - Jordan Program Alum and language.

- Jordan Program Alum

Amideast has been doing this for a very long time, so they know how to handle things thrown their way.

- Morocco Program Alum

Incredibly worthwhile — I gained a huge appreciation great introduction to Arabic for the Jordanian culture, as well and an even better exposure to as the complexities of the the diversity of the regional context. North African region.

- Jordan Program Alum - Morocco Program Alum

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الباس يا طالب؟ HOW IS IT GOING, STUDENTS? In the Healthwesternmost outpost of the Arab world, students MOROCCO learn firsthand from leading faculty about Morocco's efforts to address contemporary issues such as gender rights,& ethnic diversity, Safety and democratization. Students' LIST OF PROGRAMS access to Moroccan culture offers unparalleled insights into the country's approach to pressing social, religious, SEMESTER/ACADEMIC YEAR and cultural matters of the Middle East and North Africa. • Area & Arabic Language Studies • Regional Studies in French

SUMMER Area & Arabic Language Studies • Intensive Arabic COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW This interdisciplinary course is designed to enhance students' professional, analytical, and • Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial communication skills within the context of a Moroccan (8 credits) is recommended local placement, which will focus on practical • Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (3 credits) is required if engagement and interaction with Moroccan not in the 8-credit course society. • Elective Area Studies courses (3 credits each) taught Students will have a volunteer placement in in English in a variety of disciplines. Recent courses a local organization where they are expected have been drawn from Middle East and North Africa to spend at least five hours a week. There studies, history, political science, religion, sociology, are also lectures/seminars to contextualize women's studies, and Amazigh studies. the placement, providing the opportunity to • Media Arabic (3 credits) is also available as an elective directly observe and analyze different aspects of Moroccan culture, social relations, and politics under the framework provided by the class readings and discussions.

TERMS DATES CREDITS SEMESTER Fall Late August to Mid December 12–17 Spring Mid January to Early May 12–17 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall & Spring Late August to Early May 24–34 المغرب

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تعلم اللغة الفصحى و !WELCOME TO MOROCCO Immergés dans la passionnante ville historique de الدارجة في المغرب ! Rabat, les étudiants suivront divers cours en Français sur les identités Musulmanes, Arabes, Africaines et Méditerranéennes au Maroc. Tout en améliorant leur niveau BIENVENUE AU MAROC! LEARN MODERN STANDARD ARABIC AND de Français dans cet environnement Francophone non DARIJA IN MOROCCO! européen, les étudiants approfondiront leur expérience marocaine en apprenant l’arabe parlé et exploreront le The summer Intensive Arabic Program focuses on high- Maroc. quality Modern Standard and Colloquial Moroccan Arabic instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. From haggling in the easily accessible medina using Darija (Moroccan Arabic) to navigating Rabat's contemporary neighborhoods, experiences with Regional Studies in conversational Arabic are reinforced with coursework. French

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW Intensive Arabic • Students are required to have a high level of French language proficiency to participate (intermediate-high on the ACTFL scale). in Rabat •  Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial Moroccan (8 credits) is optional • Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (3 credits) is required if not in the 8-credit course ACADEMIC OVERVIEW •  Elective Regional Studies courses (3 credits each) taught • Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial in French in a variety of disciplines. Recent courses have Moroccan (6 credits) drawn from Francophone literature, history, Middle East and • Classes meet five hours per day, five days North Africa studies, political science, religion, sociology, per week and women’s studies.

TERMS DATES CREDITS TERMS DATES CREDITS SEMESTER Fall Late August to Mid December 14–17 SUMMER Session 1 Mid June to Mid July 6 Spring Mid January to Early May 14–17 Session 2 Mid July to Mid August 6 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall & Spring Late August to Mid May 28–34 Sessions 1 & 2 Mid June to Mid August 12

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Excursions in Morocco VIRTUAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE

All of the courses offered as part of Amideast Education Abroad's online TAKE INDIVIDUAL CLASSES OR A WHOLE program will include fully integrated and SEMESTER ONLINE! meaningful cultural exchange with faculty and students from , Jordan, Morocco Amideast Education Abroad is excited to offer classes and Tunisia. on our LMS platform, amideastonline.org. Students will be able to take Arabic and Area Studies courses, either From language partners in Arabic to virtual as an entire semester of virtual study abroad, or can placements in our Community-Based supplement their other coursework with individualized Learning course, students will not only options. take classes, but work on collaborative projects with a host community from the Arab world.

Virtual Learning & Cultural Exchange

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

• Arabic: Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial (8 credits) is available at all levels for both Jordan & Morocco. • Colloquial Arabic and Media Arabic (3 credits each) are both available as electives. • Elective Area Studies courses (3 credits each) taught in English or French in a variety of Experiencing life outside host cities is an disciplines, including our Community- important part of Amideast study abroad Based Learning course. programs, and excursions are integral parts the experience and are all included in program • A Cohort Course is available for all students fees. Semester programs travel on three major enrolled with a minimum of 11 credits. organized excursions, and summer programs This course will include orientation, guest travel on one to two excursions. lectures, and other cultural exchange opportunities. Previous excursions in Morocco have included Fez, Marrakech, and Zaouiat Ahansal (pictured).

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WELCOME TO TUNISIA! ACADEMIC OVERVIEW This is a distinctive summer education abroad • Colloquial Tunisian Arabic (1 credit)/ opportunity for students to engage in community-based Tunisian Sign Language (1 credit) learning in a Tunisian workplace. The program includes a study component in Tunisian Colloquial Arabic and • Community-Based Learning (3 credits) TUNISIA a service-learning component through a Community- • Placement (2 credits) Based Learning course. Applicants do not need prior LIST OF PROGRAMS Arabic study, knowledge of the region, or study abroad experience to participate in this program. Service- learning placements are available for students who SUMMER speak English, ASL, French, and/or Arabic. • Action Amideast: Social Innovation Abroad Action Amideast: Social Innovation Abroad

ًأهال و ًسهال في تونس!

TERM PROGRAM DATES CREDITS SUMMER Action Amideast Early June to Mid July 6 تونس

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Direct Enroll at the UNITED ARAB American University in Dubai STUDY IN DUBAI ANY TERM! ACADEMICS This summer, semester, or academic year There are 6 schools which offer a wide range of EMIRATES program offers a diverse curriculum through academic and certificate programs at AUD. These direct enrollment at the American University include: School of Business Administration; School LIST OF PROGRAMS in Dubai (AUD). Established as the first of Engineering; Mohammed Bin Rashid School for private university in Dubai, one of the most Communication (MBRSC); School of Arts & Sciences; SEMESTER/SUMMER diverse and metropolitan cities in the world, School of Architecture, Art, and Design; and the School • Direct Enroll at the AUD follows a total American curriculum of Education. American University and classes are taught in English. Students For students who would like to develop deeper in Dubai will live in an AUD residence hall and be understanding of the history, Arabic language, and able to take advantage of all the activities culture of the Middle East region, are encouraged to on campus! consider AUD’s Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. This certificate is also available to recently graduated students!

اإلمارات العربية المتحدة

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CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM FACULTY-LED PROGRAM 4 weeks in Jordan 4 weeks in Morocco Customized Programs 15 contact hours of Colloquial Arabic 27 contact hours of Service Learning 27 contact hours of Jordanian Culture Cultural Activities: Breadmaking, Cooking & Henna Homestays in Amman Homestays in Rabat Amman City Tour Excursions to Fez, Chefchaouen, Merzouga & Marrakech Welcome & Farewell Dinners COLLABORATION Our staff works in partnership with clients to design programs, tapping into local connections to provide suggestions for lecture topics and lecturers, visits to local organizations, and cultural activities. REGIONAL EXPERTISE FLEXIBILITY EXAMPLES OF Our customized education abroad From short-term programs of 10 programs draw deeply from days to as long as 3 months, we CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS connections and expertise that work with institutions to design • JORDAN • come with the organization’s long programs that meet specific history in the Arab world. programming needs. • MOROCCO • • TUNISIA •

WHY AMIDEAST?

COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE SUPPORT We have worked with faculty Our staff can make logistical members, study abroad offices, arrangements for programs as well as non-profits, and other educational provide 24/7 support for health, institutions for several decades safety, and security issues. to bring ideas from the drawing table to a full experience. FACULTY-LED PROGRAM FACULTY-LED PROGRAM 2 weeks in Tunis, Tunisia 11 weeks in Morocco Daily site visits to local organizations, cultural activities, 3 sections of Modern Standard Arabic, 30 hours each Email and lectures 3 Lectures & 3 Cultural Activities [email protected] Excursions to Dougga, Kairouan, and Hammamat Reflection Week Activities for more information. Hotel accommodation Excursions to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Meknes, Day trips to the Tunis Medina, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Marrakech, Tangier & Spain Said, and Carthage Homestays in Rabat Cultural exchange activity with Tunisian students Visiting University Faculty Teaching Content Courses

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Health & Safety Amideast really made my safety and learning a priority. I felt taken care of the entire time and knew if I had a concern they would be there.

– Morocco Program Alum

Amideast provides the support necessary for students to have PRESENCE IN THE REGION a safe and healthy education Amideast was established in 1951 to build RISK MANAGEMENT abroad experience. The health, human connections between Americans In addition to Amideast’s longstanding physical safety, and security of students, and the diverse peoples of the Middle presence and strong relationships with local institutions, East and North Africa. This longstanding faculty, and staff are collectively risk is managed in the following ways: physical presence in the region has enabled the number one priority on Amideast to develop an extensive network •Amideast’s Country Directors maintain Amideast Education Abroad of contacts with local educational and other close ties to the Regional Security Officers at U.S. programs. institutions, organizations, government Embassies. offices, and civil society. • Local program staff members are included in the U.S. Embassy warden network. INSURANCE • Amideast is a member of the U.S. Department of State’s As part of the program fee, Amideast Overseas Security Advisory Council. provides medical insurance for all students. • Amideast contracts with World Aware: Intelligent In addition to medical insurance, Amideast Risk Systems to provide students direct access to purchases high-quality security evacuation up-to-the-minute information regarding security. coverage for program participants. •  Field office staff maintains a vital local network and contributes to the understanding of ongoing and developing situations on the ground. STUDENT HEALTH •Key staff members in the field and in All students should submit a detailed Washington, D.C. are available 24/7 to medical profile on the Student Portal prior respond to emergency situations. to departure, and Amideast staff works with students to make accommodations • Amideast study centers are accessible only through for any health or dietary needs. Once in controlled entrances. Local staff is able to send out text country, program staff helps students messages (SMS) simultaneously to all students’ program- deal with health issues as they arise. Staff provided mobile phones to update them instantly as recommends providers and hospitals both issues related to health, safety, and security develop. in the host city and in areas visited on excursions.

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Student Support Accommodations

IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD NEED ANY Participants seeking a wide range of accommodations TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION, PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION IN-COUNTRY ORIENTATION study with us successfully all the time. PLEASE EMAIL Includes: Includes: [email protected] • Information on academics, visas & insurance • Discussion about cultural adjustment Our onsite and virtual programs work to be inclusive TO BEGIN A CONVERSATION. • Information on issues of safety & security • Program components so participants of all identities can participate fully, • Detailed, country-specific student handbook • Academic advising successfully and rewardingly. • Webinar series covering Health, Safety & Security, • Setting goals & expectations Support for doing so may include, but is not limited to, any Identity & Intersectionality, and Program Logistics • Safety of these accommodations: • Live Question & Answer Session • Survival language instruction ◆ Extra time to sit for an exam • Host city exploration ◆ Accessible course materials (e.g., compatible with screen readers or large print documents)

◆ Flexibility of assignment due dates

◆ Arrangements to allow for the celebration of religious holidays

◆ Housing in apartments to allow for the ONGOING PROGRAM SUPPORT accompaniment of dependents or caregivers POST-PROGRAM SUPPORT Includes: Includes: ◆ Logistical arrangements for service animals • One-on-one and group meetings • Grade reports and transcripts • Assistance obtaining mental or physical health ◆ Assist with arrangements for routine or ongoing care services, including a staff escort • Course syllabi from classes taken while medical care on the program to assist in the credit transfer process  • Being a highly accessible resource for all types of ◆ Coordinate arrangements to assist with mobility- questions and concerns • Enrollment verification for any scholarship-granting related needs or background check organizations • Working with local authorities and Amideast staff to promote student safety and security • Alumni network If you think you may need any accommodations • Being available 24/7 for emergencies • Access to transcripts for to facilitate your virtual or in-country study abroad via the local and U.S.-based future applications experience, please email us to start that conversation. emergency lines

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Housing Living with a host family is the STAFF Amideast Education Abroad best experience you can have Amideast Education Abroad staff members possess a Programs in the MENA are and it was so beneficial to me. wealth of knowledge about the Middle East and North administered by a Africa region. They have served as Peace Corps - Morocco Program Alum volunteers, Fulbright Fellows, founders of non-profit collaborative team of Field organizations, teachers, researchers, and program Office and Washington, D.C. administrators. While our staff members come from Headquarters staff and faculty. diverse cultures and backgrounds, they share a common passion for the peoples and cultures of the This team of education abroad Middle East and North Africa. professionals and academics supports Amideast students with

[My host family] made me their health and safety, academics, Host families are wonderful feel like I was truly part of the language acquisition, intercultural & are very generous to family and they exposed me to a welcome American students development, cultural adjustment, lot of interesting & unique aspects into their homes. of Morccan culture. Staff & Faculty and logistics.

- Jordan Program Alum - Morocco Program Alum

FACULTY

I loved my host family — Local faculty members develop quality they allowed me to get an inside Arabic and Area Studies courses for Depending on which program you choose, you may live glimpse of family life in Jordan & each Education Abroad Program. In with a host family or in a private student dormitory were so welcoming and helpful in collaboration with Academic and Arabic (AUD only). Homestays provide students with a window guiding me along my semester. Coordinators, faculty offer content into local culture; this unique experience will give you specialized for the Amideast program. a window into the important role family plays in Arab - Jordan Program Alum As scholars, professionals, or policy society as well as how local community affects family life. makers with extensive experience in the region, Amideast faculty members Once accepted to the program, you will be asked teach courses based on firsthand to provide Amideast with information about your experience. preferences that will help us pair you with a roommate for your host family. Please note that all students are required to live in Amideast-provided housing.

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Tuition & Fees Scholarships ELIGIBILITY Funding is available only to U.S. citizens Amideast Education Abroad Programs in the on Amideast Education Abroad MENA is committed to providing financial Programs. Awards will be made only assistance to students with demonstrated financial to students who submit a completed Students are encouraged to apply need. Amideast currently awards two types of scholarship application and a complete for Amideast scholarships scholarships. program application by the established Tuition and fees vary among and consider using federal, state, deadlines. programs. and other institutional aid to reduce the costs of study abroad. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Visit our website for the most Contact your study abroad and/or financial These are made in the form of a program tuition up-to-date information on aid office to discover how aid may be applied reduction and normally range between $500 program fees. to for your program. You can generally use and $5,000. Scholarships are awarded based on your Federal Financial Aid to pay for your demonstration of financial need such as financial education abroad program if you are aid information provided from the home institution enrolled full time at an and an essay from the applicant. institution of higher education. BLOG ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS These are awarded to students on any Amideast semester or summer program. Each student selected participates as a correspondent from their host country. Semester students will receive $1,000 and summer students will receive $500 toward TUITION AND FEES INCLUDE: their Amideast program in the form of a tuition reduction. • All courses and access to Amideast Online MULTIPLE PROGRAM DISCOUNT • Pre-departure and on-site orientations Students who participate in multiple • Housing Scholarship Amideast programs will receive a discount on For study abroad and program • Program-organized excursions the second program. Please email us for discount • Cultural and co-curricular activities in: applications are information during the following terms: due: • Supplementary lectures and special events Academic Year • Medical insurance, including medical evacuation & repatriation and security Two Summer Intensive Arabic Sessions Summer March 15 evacuation coverage Successive Terms • Host country phone and SIM card Fall/Academic Year April 15 • Amideast grade report

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I gained so much I think a list would be too extensive. Study Abroad in the Culture, language, friendships, and much more. If I had the option, I would hop on a plane and do it all over again right now. MENA Timeline

- Morocco Program Alum

SUBMIT PROGRAM AND RECEIVE & PAY PREPARE FOR CHOOSE YOUR SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM GET APPLICATION ACCEPTEDPROGRAM INVOICEYOUR DEPARTUREARRIVE IN COUNTRYRETURN HOME FALL Dec – Apr April June June – July August December SPRING May – Oct October November Nov – Dec January May SUMMER Oct – Mar March May Apr – July June – July July – Aug

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