We went to Al-Yamamah College, which is coed. Even though it is coed, men and women have separate areas in which they study (basically a men's college and women's college on the same campus). The library and gym facilities are scheduled on a rotating basis for use. We also got to be in the audience and pose questions for the men's debate team. The topic was whether Arabs are responsible for their own negative perception in the U.S. Very interesting and relative. The answers were well thought out. The opposition won the debate, proving to our audience that Arabs are not responsible for their own negative perception. The women in our group got to visit separately with the women's side. It was just like college students everywhere behind closed doors...lots of talking, giggling, and just enjoying each other's company.
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Hello0o0o0o...how r u Ms. Ellen?!
i know that u might Not remember me,,but let me tell u who am I,, i'm Mariam Alsayed,,one of Alyamamah Uni. students in Riyadh,,,we had an amazing time when u visited us in college & also when we went out for dinner,,, :D
i was trying to search about everyone we met so we can contact you more,,but unfortunatly i didnt find all of u,, :(
i loved ur comments about the trip,,i hope if you can do it again,,also it'll be amazing if we can be in contact more.
wish you the best ;)
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