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
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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
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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.
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The Restaurant Scene in Doha
Some people at home evidently thought Qatar was a fledgling developing country buried halfway beneath the sand without a fast food option in
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No Beer, No Bacon
The consumption of alcohol and pork in Islam is haraam, which means it’s a big no-no. Having that Qatar is a Muslim country, it makes perfec
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Being a Woman in Qatar
When it comes to ladies, traditional thoughts are mixed with modern progressiveness, more often leaning toward the modern.
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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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Explain Education City
I studied for a semester at VCU’s Qatar campus. Contrary to the surprisingly popular mental image, though, VCUQ is not an awkward shack in t
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13-Hour Flight & Unusual First Night
My 13-hour flight on Qatar Airways, my arrival in Doha, the story of my first ever Uber, my experience at a late-night wedding reception, an
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When You Decide to Live in the Desert for 4 Months
I like to think that I woke up one day and said to myself, “You know what would be a good idea? Finishing my senior year in a hot, sandy cou
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