#StudyAbroad | Black Girls Abroad

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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

5 min

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

11 min

Being a Woman in Qatar

When it comes to ladies, traditional thoughts are mixed with modern progressiveness, more often leaning toward the modern.

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

11 min

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

9 min

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

6 min

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

4 min

It's a Small World

Finally, the end of my epic Moroccan adventure. It was my first time leaving the country, my first time on an airplane, and my first time st

7 min

Being Black in Morocco

"What was it like seeing so many people who look like you?" "You went to the motherland! How was it?!" "What was it

12 min

The Whole Point was to Get Inspired, Right?

The trip was an arts field study, after all. The whole point of it was to get cozied up with Moroccan art and be inspired to do some art on

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