Whether you are interested in an AMIDEAST program, or you are a weathered alum, it is never too late to connect with Education Abroad! We encourage prospective, current, and former students to check out our various social media pages.

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The AMIDEAST Facebook page is constantly updated with useful study abroad articles and photos from students on our programs. Additionally, the timeline of Study Abroad in the Arab World serves as a meeting place for accepted students prior to departure. The page is continuously monitored by an Education Abroad staff member, so visitors can get quick answers to any questions. Each semester, Education Abroad holds a photo contest and all current and previous program participants are welcome to submit entries. Voting on semi-finalist photos occurs on our Facebook page.

On Flickr? Post photos of your time abroad with AMIDEAST on our newest platform, AMIDEAST Abroad, our own Flickr group! Share photos and experiences with current program participants, alumni, prospective students and others.

Connect with fellow AMIDEAST students about your favorite places in the Middle East and North Africa while simultaneously giving the wider public an opportunity to see what AMIDEAST Education Abroad and the Arab world are truly like.

Photo By Catherine Litten, Morocco 2011

Overview
Throughout history, Jordan has served as a crossroads for trade, peoples, and cultures, connecting the East and the West. The capital city, Amman, is located in the north, thirty minutes from the Dead Sea and the Jordan River. Amman is historically significant for many of its early civilizations and the Biblical sites surrounding the city. Today, the city is the bustling capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a population of over 2.5 million people. Jordan plays a significant diplomatic role in the wider Middle East region, and issues of regional peace and cooperation are at the forefront of this country's political agenda. 

In an effort to give U.S. undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to study in one of the most dynamic regions of the world, AMIDEAST is proud to offer a Civil Engineering Semester at Cairo University (CU). Although many engineers follow career paths that take them to a variety of countries, there are limited opportunities for undergraduates in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines to study abroad. This unique study opportunity in the heart of the Arab world will help to prepare future American engineers to work effectively with people from that region.

Special Scholarship Opportunity

At AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World, we are committed to have providing financial assistance to students participating on our programs in the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST currently awards two types of scholarships: 1) AMIDEAST Education Abroad Scholarships 2) Cairo University Engineering Travel Grants.

Morocco is a gateway to Africa and the Arab world. A meeting point for civilizations and continents situated on the northwest tip of Africa, contemporary Morocco, with its nearly 35 million people, is a fusion of Arab, European, and African cultural influences. Here, visitors have the opportunity to experience life in a Muslim country while exploring the distinct society and traditions of the Maghreb. Whether enjoying a croissant and mint tea at a café, visiting Amazigh (Berber) villages or wandering through the medinas and their souqs, each experience in Morocco offers rich insight into its remarkable culture. With its striking topography, vibrant culture, and distinctive history, Morocco is an ideal destination for cross-cultural interchange and learning.

Traditional Islamic Art (3 Credits)

Egypt is home to one of history’s first great civilizations. Situated at the northeastern most point of Africa, Egypt has long acted as a bridge between cultures of the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin and the peoples of Africa. Egypt’s nearly 80 million inhabitants rub shoulders with history daily, from the Pyramids and Sphinx of Ancient Egypt, to Roman ruins, from Fatimid mosques, and the ancient Khan el-Khalili market, to modern marvels such as the Aswan Dam. Here, visitors have the opportunity to experience life in a Muslim country and experience unique heritage and traditions of Egypt. Whether enjoying an evening falucca ride down the Nile, exploring a desert oasis, or wandering through ancient markets, each experience in Egypt offers rich insight into its remarkable culture. With its rich culture and exceptional history, Egypt offers unbeatable cross-cultural learning experiences for study abroad students.

 
Civil Engineering courses are taught by Cairo University Faculty of Engineering professors who all hold PhDs from leading engineering institutions in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and other European countries.  For more information on Cairo University Faculty of Engineering staff, please visit their website  here.

 Introduction

In an effort to give U.S. undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to study in one of the most dynamic regions of the world, AMIDEAST is proud to offer a Civil Engineering Semester at Cairo University (CU). Although many engineers follow career paths that take them to a variety of countries, there are limited opportunities for undergraduates in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines to study abroad.  This unique study opportunity in the heart of the Arab world will help to prepare future American engineers to work effectively with people from that region.

The Pyramids. Luxor and Karnak Temples. Irrigated agriculture. Water wheels. Papyrus
boats that sailed the oceans. The Nile Barrages. Suez Canal. Aswan High Dam. Preservation
of Abu Simbel. El-Salaam Water Project. From ancient times to the present, many of the
world's most impressive engineering feats have occurred in one country – Egypt.