This month I began my internship at the Truman Institute in addition to my studies in university. The institute was the first institute in the Middle East dedicated to the advancement of peace in the region. My role in the institute is as a research assistant to Dr. Michael Tanchum,…
My first month of study in Israel has been extremely intense. While in the first few days I had the chance to visit some important sites in Haifa and in Jerusalem, the work began immediately after this. One of the requirements to enter the university was to complete an intensive…
الشتا في عمان برد! في شهري الأول كان بدي اموت من الحر، بس هلأ انا جاهز اموت من البرد. البيوت في عمان ما انبنت بنفس الطريقة زي في بريطانيا، وفي نقص العزل عشان يحمي من البرد. الحل في بيتي صوبة غاز، يلي ما بقدرش تشغلها في غرفة مسكرة لان هاد…
Many people, including myself, thought that Amman would not have the western amenities we take for granted in the west. But perhaps due to the number of expats working in the NGO sector in Jordan, there are places not unlike London where both Jordanian and foreigner go to enjoy themselves.…
The Castle at Ajloun – القلعة في عجلون: Joseph Brazier, Jordan – October 2018
The centre at which I study, Qasid, aims to immerse students further than just inside the classroom. One such opportunity I had to experience Jordan was on a trip to the city of Ajloun, and to visit its famous castle. Ajloun as a city is small, at times feeling almost…
“Arriving in Amman – وصول في عمان” – Joseph Brazier, September 2018
لقد كنت في الأردن لأسبوعين الأن. ما نفكر به موجة الحر في بريطانيا لا شيء يقارن بالحر الخانق في عمان. ولذلك استحال لمغادرة من البيت خلال اليوم، بدرجات تصل دراجة الحرارة 38 تقريبا. وتفاقمت هذه المشكلة بسبب رفض ثقافي السراويل في منطقتي (جبل الحسين)، وكما أجنبي، لا أريد لفت الانتباه…
