I am Raghad Afghani, a senior student at AQB. I am majoring in Human Rights and International Law. I was fortunate to be chosen to
AQB Student Abroad Experience: “Exploring the world in 40 minutes each week!”
By Raghad Afghani
"When you study abroad, every step is a learning experience," they say. Since enrolling at AQB, one of my main aspirations has been to study abroad. Every semester, I remind myself of that dream. I'm sure many students have or had that dream as well. The difference is who decides to work hard to seize the opportunity! As a result, the key to attaining your ambition is to act now.
Diversity, exploring cultures, discovering art and history and exchanging knowledge are just a few of the advantages of studying abroad. To be honest, I don't have the words to express how much I learned and grew through this experience, but I will try to share a little of it with you.
AQB Senior Student, Raghad Afghani, Berlin, 2022.
I am Raghad Afghani, a fourth-year student at AQB. I am majoring in Human Rights and International Law with a minor in Media Studies. I was fortunate to be chosen to study in Berlin, the most diverse city in the world! Berlin is famous for its historical buildings that stand alongside modern architecture as the past and present intermingle, and I am obsessed with that! Bard Berlin is a college with open arms to many students from all over the world. Many refugees are studying there and that was one of the greatest things that human rights students could ever have; or at least me!
I am very interested in refugees` rights hence I took a course there which discussed the cultures of migrants. This class was full of refugee students from different countries and regions, therefore it was like traveling and exploring the world in 40 minutes once per week! That is a priceless experience that I had. Sharing personal experiences among us was a significant role for each one of us to represent our country and be the voice of the people there. Additionally, one of the unforgettable things and precious parts of studying abroad is meeting new people who became your friends later, and you lived special moments with them that you will not forget for life!
AQB Senior Student, Raghad Afghani, before Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, 2022.
Last but not least, traveling is not only exploring new places but it could be part of exploring your inner self. Abroad, I discovered a new version of myself: a responsible, independent, social, adventurous, patient, open-minded girl, and a good chef! This is not vanity, but I mention it because it is a great achievement that I fulfilled during that experience! It is worth to highlight that I faced some challenges, for sure, but these challenges were the flavors of experiencing life abroad!
Finally, if you have the opportunity, do not miss the chance to apply for the abroad study programs! Remember, what is yours will find you.
Al-Quds Bard College’s Program Fair – 2022 at A. M. Qattan Foundation in Ramallah
Al-Quds Bard College (AQB) was thrilled to hold its first Program Fair at A. M. Qattan Foundation in Ramallah, on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. The AQB Dean joined faculty and staff members to welcome high school students and their parents to an outstanding program fair. The event hosted diverse groups of high school students, particularly those in the Tawjihi tracks, who are interested in pursuing undergraduate studies at AQB.
Some glimpses of AQB College Fair in Ramallah at Qattan Foundation, 2022, where High school students posing for photos before AQB press banner.
The signature event was initiated by the Communication and Recruitment Officer, followed by the Division Head of Natural Sciences, and the Head of Digital Communication Program, who presented information related to AQB’s unique programs as well as the available merit and need based scholarships. Notably, the new need-based and civic engagement-focused Qatar Scholarship, that is generously offered by Education Above All Foundation at AQB.
Following the presentation, the high school students and their parents had the chance to listen to inspiring testimonials from AQB alumna, Nour Hamayel, Literature and Society Class 2015, and the current Human Rights student, Dana Abu Kosh. The last section of the program fair permitted students to explore AQB’s booth-exhibit which featured the different programs at the College and provided more information for those who are interested to apply.
Some glimpses of AQB College Fair in Ramallah at Qattan Foundation, 2022.
Al-Quds Bard College holds certificate handover ceremony for CLEA program students
A group photo of AQB certificate handover ceremony for CLEA Program Students at the Arabic Poetry Hall, Al-Quds University, 2022.
On March 26th, 2022, AQB organized a handover of certificates ceremony to the CLEA students who participated in the CLEA seminar 2021/2022 from eight schools from different directorates of the West Bank, located primarily in marginalized areas of Ramallah, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Birzeit. The project successfully recruited 110 Palestinian students from across the partner schools who participated in college-level critical thinking, reading and writing seminars.
Dr. Rana Alsurkhi, the CLEA Program Director, opened the certificate handover event by welcoming the attendees from AQU, represented by AQU Vice President Dr. Hasan Dweik, and officials from the Palestinian Ministry of Education, represented by Dr. Ayoub Eleyan, the Assistant Deputy Minister. The event also included a show of student talents and a contest for the best course name for the seminar. The event concluded with the handing over of certificates to all participating students and teachers.
