I hope to spend a year studying abroad at the
American University in Cairo. I have been accepted into the program by the UNC
study abroad office, but I am still undecided about whether to go during my
sophomore or junior year, and whether to go for a semester or for a year.
GOALS:
 | To learn to speak & write Arabic proficiently |
| To gain an understanding of the Arab culture & lifestyle |
| To make lasting relationships with the other students at AUC |
| To gain contacts in the Arab world for the future |
| To see as much of Egypt, Africa, the Middle East & Europe as possible! |
WHAT I WOULD DO:
| I would go to AUC, taking 12 to 18 hours of class per semester |
| Other than my Arabic classes, all my courses would be in English |
| I would probably try to get involved in volleyball & a local cultural activity |
| I would travel on some weekends & during breaks |
| In short, I would try to do as the Egyptians do... |
WHAT CLASSES I MIGHT TAKE:
| Egyptology: Architecture, History, Art, Society |
| Linguistics |
| Photography |
| Introduction to Islam |
| Intensive Arabic |
| Psychology |
| Arab Literature |
Date last updated: 03/26/2002 01:26 PM