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    That’s What Friends Are For . . . More or Less
    • 13 min

    That’s What Friends Are For . . . More or Less

    I was much more comfortable in Qatar than in the U.S., and that comfort allowed me to be more social than I had ever been back home. Though
    "But Qatar is So Boring!"
    • 31 min

    "But Qatar is So Boring!"

    As boring as the locals assured me Qatar was, I thought the country was an absolute blast, especially Doha! Restaurants, malls, museums, bea
    "TIQ", This is Qatar
    • 9 min

    "TIQ", This is Qatar

    At first, I didn’t understand; how can a whole country be summed up to “slow”? Well, I gradually learned that “slow” meant a lot of differen
    What the Heck is a Hypermarket?
    • 24 min

    What the Heck is a Hypermarket?

    I know, grocery shopping and sad college budget meals isn’t the most exciting topic, but before I left the country I remember asking a lot o
    Water in the Desert
    • 6 min

    Water in the Desert

    This is going to be a very short, sweet, and simple post, my friends. Today I’m going to share a bit of knowledge about water in Qatar. Ever
    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
    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
    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
    Clothing, Modesty, & Self-Expression in Qatar
    • 16 min

    Clothing, Modesty, & Self-Expression in Qatar

    Qatar, subjected to a chokingly hot desert climate half the year, is also a Muslim country. This means that when you start packing, you’re g
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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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