Student Life

Asilah was gorgeous...our 48 hr trip seemed predestined to be wonderful. The beach, the seafood, the cheap yet gorgeous apartment for the night, the music festival...everything. We didn't sleep really...how could we? Language school started on Wednesday and I am in love with the ALIF center. All the other students I have met have been really intersting and open-minded. I've met people from Austria, the Netherlands, France, Germany, UK, Japan...and of course the states as well. Many of them are Near Eastern Studies majors...some Religious Studies majors as well. I love being able to meet so many people from around the world and just exchange ideas and experiences. There is nothing like it.

The student villa has a communal kitchen, Moroccan style salon, and a lush garden with lots of cats who are well fed by the students lounging about. My first three days were by no means easy; I am spending 4 hours a day in class, 4-5 hours studying, and 1 hour each way getting to and from the center. Not too much time is left for anything other than eating and sleeping...but I am embracing the busy student life and am learning so much. Vacation is definitely over...and the weather here is cooling off and with it my spirit is soaring.