Alumni Profile for Sam Landes, History, with certificates in African Studies and Integrated Liberal Studies, UMN Arabic Language & Culture, class of 2017
Morocco
Bye Europe! Hello Africa
Although I didn’t think I wanted to leave Europe for one second during my short time here, last weekend I found myself in Africa. With Morocco being right across the Straight of Gibraltar, I figured …
Another Weekend, Another Continent
This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Gibraltar and Morocco with several of my friends from CIEE. Since these locations are slightly difficult to travel to, we went through a travel company …
Morocco and Turkey: Kendra Burpee ’15
Alumni Profile for Kendra Burpee, Languages & Cultures of Asia, with certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies, Global Cultures, and Middle East Studies, class of 2015
Moroccan Adventure
Last month, I had the opportunity to go to Morocco with City Life for four days. This trip was definitely my favorite so far, and I’ll never forget the adventure. Although it was fairly short, …
Morocco: Mark Salamone
Returned Student Profile for Mark Salamone, History, English Literature, UMN Arabic Language & Culture
Sunset in Morocco
First of all, to those that read these, I want to apologize for the delay in posts. My life has been somewhat hectic with the transition from Morocco to the US, finding an internship, and …
Israel and Morocco: Kadie Ray ’12
Alumni Profile for Kadie Ray, International Studies, with a certificate in Middle East Studies, University of Haifa and UMN Arabic Language & Cultures, class of 2012
Ramadan Vibes
I have to say, it is an absolute privilege to have experienced Ramadan in a Muslim majority country. Now don’t get me wrong, some aspects of it suck, like when you are wandering around Rabat …
Meknes and Volubilis
The day after meeting the host families, everyone in the Minnesota program goes on a trip to the city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. If you’re like me and like a bit …