Arabic is one of the most difficult languages to learn, with only Chinese and Georgian ranking higher in most charts. Yet, more and more people every year join the ranks of thousands of proud Arabic students around the world. But why, you might ask, are so many people interested in learning such a difficult language….
Are you an athlete? Do you love marathons? Have you ever wanted to compete in a foreign country? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Rabat could easily be the right place for you. Just last week, Rabat hosted a runners’ marathon in which included participants from across the country and even a…
As mentioned in the part I of this series of articles about cultural events in Rabat, we’ll have a city plenty of things to do this year. Here are a few more activities that can make your stay in Rabat this year more enjoyable. Art Exhibition: ‘1914-2014: 100 years of Creation’ (8 October 2014- 30…
Truth be told, you will never get bored in Rabat. Although it is smaller than Fez and Casablanca, the administrative capital of Morocco has plenty to offer to tourists and visitors. Most of the tourist attractions are well described in tourist guides, such as Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor. However, one of the best kept…
It’s a new year and there’s still so much to do! The great thing about living in a major city is that there is always something happening—a concert, a festival, an art show, a play—and getting acquainted with and contacting the right venues is sure to make your stay here a busy one. It’s also…
Study abroad is a journey of self-discovery; while the first year of college may give students a sense of who they are and reinforce their sense of independence, study abroad is a litmus test of an individual’s ability to adapt and deal with new challenges that have likely not been met before (e.g., living in…
In an increasingly globalized world, knowledge of a foreign language – in particular, one that is not widely learnt – is of growing value in every field, whether that field be medicine, business, or politics, to name but a few. But learning a new and valuable language is only one facet of the overall experience…
“If Morocco is in Africa, why are the people not Black?” “If you are African, why do you not look like other Africans?” As an Ethiopian-American, these are questions that are not new to me, but also questions that have forced me to learn African history. At first glance, these questions might be viewed as…
Imagine walking in to a new home, in a new city, in a new country. You don’t know the local dialect, customs, habits, or foods, to name a few things. But as soon as you walk into this home, warm, friendly faces greet you — people with whom you will live and eat for the…
