Today in class we were discussing the presentations that are coming up next week. We went through lists of requirements and topic choices, picked the order to present in, and talked through any concerns students may have. “If anyone needs to ask me a question about their presentation, or if you want to show it…

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Expansion

Although Riyadh is already massive, you will see more construction all over. I sometimes wonder if they will ever quit expanding… Salaam, KC

Bella Roma, Qassim

Qassim, Saudi Arabia isn’t the most exciting place on Earth… In fact, many people would argue that it’s quite boring. I’m not disagreeing with that, but in my time living there I did discover a few nice things. My coworkers and I would sometimes head away from the compound and treat ourselves to a nice…

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Presentation day

I always love it when my students have a presentation. It’s so amazing to watch them progress in their language abilities and come out of their shell. Their progression is made better by their visual aids- FOOD! That’s right, every presentation yields enough food to feed us for a week. No matter what their topic is,…

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آنا 3> الرياض

It’s always nice to find something vibrant and exciting while taking a walk. Photo taken at Culfest on Tahliah street. This is my lovely friend Shiana, who is currently teaching in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. We love Saudi Arabia!

Typical Thursday

What’s one of the best things about Saudi Arabia?   Going for a walk in a park and finding a camel, of course!  

Travel Travel Travel

What is the best thing about living in Saudi Arabia? You are 90 minutes from Makkah, 2 hours from Dubai, 2 hrs 50 minutes from Egypt,  5 hours from Turkey, and 8 hours from Hong Kong. Seriously, living here is a travelers dream. I am hoping to sneak away and take another break to Dubai…

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Oppressed or Overdressed: Fashionable abayas

Saudi Arabia in the past was a very common place to see women dressed in all black everything, from head to toe, revealing only their eyes. Some places of Saudi Arabia still have strict cultural norms requiring women to wear the niqab (think piece of fabric covering the face) to feel comfortable. However, now that…

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one.

It’s so crazy to think I called off work, flew to Riyadh, and eloped one year ago.  Here’s hoping to a lifetime more.        

How Beautiful is Riyadh after the rain? Salaam, KC