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    Widespread Dust
    • 12 min

    Widespread Dust

    Oh yeah, the weather forecast in Qatar could sometimes be a bit more than “sunny”, “cloudy”, and “rainy”. So, what was the weather like? Bet
    What's Up, Doc?
    • 13 min

    What's Up, Doc?

    The act of moving to Qatar for such a long period of time meant I had some healthcare research to dive into and some mandatory doctor visits
    Wear Your Seat Belt
    • 14 min

    Wear Your Seat Belt

    I told people I rode a camel to school every morning. I can't believe some of them believed me. It’s true that I saw a lot of Doha, but
    Peace in the Middle East (Safety Part II)
    • 25 min

    Peace in the Middle East (Safety Part II)

    Alright, the topic in Qatar (and the Middle East in general) is like a big ol’ ball of interconnecting knots. It’s a lot of information with
    Peace in the Middle East (Safety Part I)
    • 18 min

    Peace in the Middle East (Safety Part I)

    Alright, the topic of safety in Qatar (and the Middle East in general) is like a big ol’ ball of knots. It’s a lot of nuanced information th
    Toilets & Tampons
    • 13 min

    Toilets & Tampons

    Toilets. If you’re human, you’re going to be using one. Thing is, every country does them a bit differently. Then when it comes to being a c
    High-class Halls
    • 24 min

    High-class Halls

    In this surprisingly long post, I’m going to lay out what I liked about the dorms, what I didn’t like about the dorms, the way these things
    Turning 21! (7,000 Miles Away in a Foreign Country with No Alcohol)
    • 5 min

    Turning 21! (7,000 Miles Away in a Foreign Country with No Alcohol)

    When I left for Qatar, there were a lot of things on my mind, including the fact my 21st birthday was just two weeks away. Yep, I would be t
    Being a Graduating Senior Exchange Student During the 20th Anniversary at VCUQ
    • 18 min

    Being a Graduating Senior Exchange Student During the 20th Anniversary at VCUQ

    What was VCUQ like compared to VCU? How was the 20th anniversary? How was graduation? What was it like as an exchange student? Boy, there wa
    Academic Curveballs (Preparing to Be an Exchange Student)
    • 8 min

    Academic Curveballs (Preparing to Be an Exchange Student)

    Alright, this article is especially for Richmond students planning to study in Doha through the VCUarts Departmental Exchange Program. Why
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    About the Creator

    Nia Alexander Campbell is an artist and writer from Richmond, Virginia. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in...

     

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