Also, as the class doesnt require auditions, there were students with various backgrounds in dance, some who have never taken a dance class before and others who have been dancing for longer periods of time. My weekends on the other hand varied greatly from one another. So fond that I ended up working there from 2009 till 2013. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Eventually, we came to what would seem to have been the end of the wadi - a sheer cliff with deep water in front - but our guide just continued swimming on to a small, head-sized crack at the base of the wall and disappeared in. I continued to think, why me? for several days. This program is well-regarded regionally and being on your resume, its sure to open many doors. Your submission to The last part was divided into different categories. The core courses were good, but the elective courses, not all of them was. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The main library, is a never-ending treasure trove of books and secret study areas. By Kaveh (Dec, 2009) | Reply, Campus facilities are top-notch. Great pay. But the current mid-higher management is self centered, incompetent and corrupt, especially the admin side, but also the academic side.
My must-have international food is Biryani. Professional, great environment. There were always people that spent their time studying, and there were always people that were social. What a perfect day that was, and so unexpected!! Our community is ready to answer. At the same time, all around us there were tiny baby sea turtles hatching and making their way back to the water, guided by the moon. By Abdelrahman Ismail (Feb, 2016) | Reply, AUS is a very nice coeducational institution in the middle east that i love much. You had those that stayed on campus and chilled (it was really fun btw, especially when the weather is nice, as the campus is quite beautiful at night), and there were those that wanted the American party university experience and went out either to private parties or to bars and clubs. All of her personal and important belongings were in it, and had I not stumbled upon it and turned it in, someone could have stolen from her the same way that someone stole from me. Penn State). Privacy Policy - Does American University of Sharjah allow for flexible working hours? It was my home away from home, wish I could go back now :) I can safely say it depends on your major. He is an economics major at Willamette University and has also completed leadership and business programs at the Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management. We have grown our Summer Intensive Arabic Language Program considerably over the past few years and next summer we will add an Intermediate level of instruction to the mix. It really depends on if you want to get a GPA greater than a 3.0 and study your ass off or just chill out and ride the train with a GPA from 2.0 to 2.5, If you're willing to apply for a business major then it's not that bad and you can easily balance your social life and study as it is the best department in this university (a relative 3.0 GPA). Not to mention, the traditional Emirati meal was phenomenal. While a lot of people are concerned about the size of campus, I really think this is one of its greatest strengths, as it allows the university to provide really amazing facilities and a huge range of opportunities to get involved. In addition, every class had fewer than 15 students, making every session especially intimate and engaging. I have come to admire most of my professors and find their faculty the best in the GCC.I graduated with a BBA and am currently studying my masters. I worked as a graduate teaching assistant and as a research assistant as well. Overall, my time at AUS was a social paradise: constant desert parties, never-ending chai karak tea breaks, the most diverse melting pot of potential friends, and the Dubai nightlife. Both of these events were extremely eye opening and inspiring. I am a senior student pm me if you have any specific questions. After that, I couldn't wait to go abroad again, and when the opportunity came to move to New Zealand in 2000, we jumped at the chance with our two young daughters in tow, and never looked back! There were a lot of people that just coasted by, and others that did nothing but watch shows downloaded from ShadowLord's network server. Before that, I was a Fulbright Research Scholar at the University of Muenster in Germany for two years, working towards my Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Boston University. Then, from a friends apartment at the Index Tower, we watched Burj Khalifa host thousands of fireworks. Fees: AED 25,500, 8 Reviews How much is the salary of a Teacher's assistant for engineering department for a master's student wh, Student employee at the office of registrar, Business Services (Development) Coordinator, IT HELP DESK ANALYST/DESKTOP SUPPORT LEVEL. It's overpriced and you can find stronger certificates abroad IMO (even though i'm studying here under a scholarship I kind of regret it :) ).
Botswana! Five months later, I could say that this was an experience that I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life. A few years later, I received my Fulbright Scholarship to conduct my Doctoral Dissertation Research in Muenster, Germany.
In fact, the company i joined last year still continues to hire all AUS graduates for its entry-level positions.
the university is one of the most prestige niversities in the UAE. Respect in the UAE is like tax in the US -- everywhere and significant.
Could someone get into more details for me? By Duaa Zahi (Nov, 2016) | Reply, AUS does justice to its name and does not disappoint, the education at AUS is side by side to the esteemed Universities of America; same goes for the standard directives as well as the classroom instructions. They operate like a gang. The cave contained a waterfall and a natural ledge, and we spent an hour or so climbing up the water fall and jumping into the water. house full of German adults) for two years, during which our oldest daughter (and my dissertation) was born. Im trying to decide between business & computer science. By Sara Sam (Apr, 2016) | Reply, One of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the entire Middle East Busy at times but overall flexible work hours. During my time abroad, 150 AED was stolen from me. Admissions officers are waiting to hear from you! The university itself is up and coming academically, and for the last few years has been making appearances in the top regional college listings. Your wonderful experiences here are never be forgotten! Your email address will not be published. As if these werent reasons enough, AUS was a stone toss away from Dubai, the international economic and entertainment hub that was always a vacation favorite of mine. We climbed way down and swam in the emerald green waters thinking the whole time about how our guide had told us that no one had ever been able to find the bottom of this sinkhole. It was very intense at the time, but I personally grew from trying to survive that night and I relish the opportunity to talk about that escapade. Avg. Its very nice to work in the student center. These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni. What are you planning on studying?
I moved to the UAE from Wellington, New Zealand, where I had lived with my family for 7 years - initially on the faculty of the Victoria Management School, but later I left academia to work as a manager in the research sector for the New Zealand Government. What could we do but follow him through a very strange tunnel that just barely fit our heads while our arms and legs splayed out below the rocks which seemed to end just below the surface of the water. It was an amazing, wonderful, eye-opening experience and I found that I was completely enchanted! % of undergrad students who live in college housing. Many AUS graduates are the children of rich families selected to inherit their family businesses, so the MBA is good preparation for them to carry on their family legacy/ business. My favorite part about the experience was lunch. So the AUS is a perfect chance for students looking for a higher level of education within their reach. AUS is definitely a bar above the rest, academically speaking, it has earned an outstanding reputation in the Middle East; which is probably why it is much easier getting high-paying jobs. Interesting colleagues and students, management is fair and listens to faculty.
Lots of politics, nepotism and favoritism depending oh your nat'l origin and how much you are willing to stroke their egos. It's located in a very safe, easy to navigate little town on the outskirts of Sharjah. As the others said, that is entirely up to you. Other notable experiences from the class were when we performed for a labor camp, as well as for a charity event for children with special needs.
He is an incredible and intelligent human being and I thank God for making him part of my journey. She served as my mentor in tap dance and I learned so much from her. Press J to jump to the feed. As we approach our 20th anniversary as an institution, and our 5th anniversary as the International Exchange Office, we are celebrating all of our huge accomplishments since our founding, and thinking about where we would like to focus for the next twenty years, and beyond! What would you improve about this program? Just when we thought our tip to Al-Ain couldnt get any better, Sheikh Mansoor said that he wanted us to go to the mall with his driver and pick out any gifts that we wanted! I would eat it every day if it werent for those meddling carbs. Also, having the opportunity to dance and learn from Professor Mina was probably the best part of the entire experience for me. It is because of them that such a busy library is working with great efficiency. Experiencing the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, on New Years Eve was the greatest, and logistically worst, experience during my year abroad.
The best University for me. Debate is welcome, but Dubai bashing is not. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. Avg. My family was brave enough to jump from high on the cliffs into some deep waters below, while I stood nearby clutching my heart in fear! It was a great experience to be able to work and study at the same time as it allowed me to mange my time in the most effecient way possible and made me understand the skill of multitasking and what comes along with it. After lunch, we went to Wadi Shab and began hiking up the wadi, sometimes climbing along the old falaj (i.e. 24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services, Electronically-operated dormitory entrances. By Adam K (Nov, 2009) | Reply, 65 Reviews Ive read that everyone who goes there spends most of their time studying and sacrificed half of their social life. I thought youre basically guaranteed a job after graduating from AUS. The American University of Sharjah offers an accredited American-style Study abroad at American University of Sharjah (AUS) in the UAE Keith Fakhoury is a 22 year old, first generation Jordanian-American from the small lumber town of Philomath, Oregon. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Usually served with a side of salad and zesty sauce, it a dish Ive always look forward to. We have loved every moment of our time abroad. To get the best user experience please use a supported browser.Here are a few we recommend: Interested in American University of Sharjah? I came to the academic world after earning an MBA from Babson College, and then working for several organizations in the Greater Boston Area - in the fields of Market Research, Investment Brokerage, Interior Construction, and R&D!
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