Since returning to New York from Amman, Jordan in January I have been piecing together a summer that I feel will be the most beneficial to me. Originally, I was supposed to return to Cape Cod in the summer and work at yet another clam shack serving tourists and being surrounded by fried seafood all day. However, I decided to try my chances at having a more "alternative" summer, one that would offer me a relevant experience to what I want to do in the future and enhance my knowledge of something I'm interested in.
I applied to two internships located in Amman but I wasn't so optimistic about them due to my age and my lack of knowledge of the Arabic language. I was sure that the competition consisted of grad students and fluent Arabic speakers. Sure enough, I was denied both opportunities.
However, I also applied to a Arabic language school in Amman called Qasid which I was (just a few days ago) accepted to. So, I am officially going to be living in Jordan this summer! I am especially excited at the thought of exponentially improving my Arabic due to the 4 hours a day/5 days a week regiment.
I'll be in Jordan from May 21st-August 26th. So much better than having to deal with a "wicked summer". ; )
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