Moroccan Tea Forever - Two Months in Morocco
I am currently a Fulbright ETA (English-teaching Assistant) in Rabat, Morocco (the capital) for a grant period of 10 months (Sept...
Bakü’yü Dinliyorum – I am Listening to Baku
There’s a famous poem by Orhan Veli titled “Istanbul’u Dinliyorum” and for our closing CLS program ceremony I jumped at the opportunity...
First Adventures in Baku!
Baku is hot, let me tell you! Normally Baku sits in comfortable 80-90 degrees F during the summer, but this summer we have come to...
Last Adventures on CLS Morocco
Merzouga The Sahara desert awaited us on a hot Friday afternoon. And when I say hot, I mean HOT. Like an oven. The Sahara desert was very...
Tidbits of Morocco
Meknes Happenings مكناس Me: “We were discussing a topic today and you’ll never believe it. I know what I want to do with my life now, I...
Meknes, Morocco. Jane is STILL on a journey...
First impressions: Always a must! This city has so much history! The old city has retained its historical charm, and you wouldn’t believe...
Reflections
“How was Jordan?” “Good.” Your broad question prompts a broad answer. Alternatively, I could start from the beginning, get sappy along...
See You Soon, Jordan
The last week was not the most difficult. Nor was week 2, 3, or 4 from the end. Week 5 from the end I cried everyday. I knew it was...
Lujain in Jordan: Community Service with CIEE
"Lujain! Lujain!" The girls shouted, as they crowded around me, pens and papers and palms flying around my face. If “Lujain” was my...
The Beginning of the End
I always start a new blog with a “everything’s great!” statement. It’s difficult to write a blog, especially one you plan to publish. You...
