ISA in Amman, Jordan
Step out of your comfort zone and into the land of Jordan! ISA and Al-Ahliyya Amman University welcome you to study abroad in Amman for a semester or academic year. Amman is over 1000 years old, and is spread out over the hills and valleys of Jordan.
The oldest private university in Jordan, AAU is ready to accept international students from around the world to study in its 7 departments. Studies are available in the faculties of Administrative & Financial Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Arts, IT, Law and Language Study.
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Meet Christeena Saadalla, Forum Nexus alum
GO: Why did you decide to study abroad with ISA?
Carmen: I choose ISA for several reasons. Several of my friends had participated in ISA study abroad programs and had many good things to say about the program! I also chose this program because the coursework in Jordan was exactly what I needed for my Middle Eastern studies minor so it kept me on track in completing coursework.
GO: State two things you didn't expect to happen when you moved to Jordan?
Carmen: One amazing thing that happened to me while I was in Jordan was that I was able to get in contact with several local advocates in the special needs community, and one of them is an adviser to the ministries of education and social in Jordan and had helped write laws to improve Autism services in Jordan. Something less fortunate that happened during my stay was my camera breaking after I dropped it in the sand while riding a camel!
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Carmen: This experience has impacted my future in many ways and will continue to overtime, as it gave both the cultural knowledge and connections to continue expanding my work with the Middle East in international health advocacy.
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About ISA
ISA distinguishes itself as a study abroad provider by its commitment to each individual student. ISA services are available to students, parents, faculty and advisers throughout the study abroad process. In addition to the ISA team in the U.S., ISA offers study abroad students constant support through resident directors available in study abroad locations globally.
Everyone at ISA is proud to be a part of offering a high quality study abroad experience to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase awareness of cultures and societies outside of each student's national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad.
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I had a wonderful time during my time in Amman in the summer 2012 Middle East Studies program with ISA and would highly recommend it to anyone! The ISA staff is extremely supportive and they do an excellent job of helping you familiarize with the city when you first arrive and showing you where a lot of the great places to eat and socialize are. I have been abroad several times and while I think the educational aspect is important, the support of the staff is what will really make or break your experience, and I was thrilled with how smoothly my excursions were to places like the Dead Sea. Amman is a very culturally rich city and very welcoming to visitors as long as you are ready to embrace something new, and anytime I looked confused for more than a few seconds in a store or restaurant someone who could speak both Arabic and English would come assist me. Only two things I would recommend that wouldn't be obvious to someone who hasn't been there: BRING PLENTY OF CASH! I had came prepared to put at least half of my expenses on a credit card only to learn that almost no businesses take credit cards (including McDonald's even). Also, be prepared to spend money on cabs, and if you are going to use cabs make sure you give yourself plenty of time in advance to catch them and travel to your destination timely. Otherwise just be mindful of the usual advice regarding respecting the local culture and you'll have a wonderful time!