A Family that Vacays Together

Last time when we checked in with Jordan, one of BE’s See the World, BE the Future scholarship recipients, he was lighting up the city of Abu Dhabi and learning about the religious culture at theSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This week, he was in for a...

A Glimpse into the Abu Dhabian Future

Jordan Sparks’ “Arabian Nights” experience, sleeping and hanging out with friends in the desert, was just last week’s adventure. Every week is a brand new experience for BE’s See the World, BE the Future scholarship recipients.  And this week, was no...

Arabian Nights

When we left Jordan last, he was recovering from midterm exams and enjoying a weekend away at a fellow student’s home. Just like past weeks, BE’s See the World, BE the Future scholarship recipient has reported back to us on something exciting and new. The...

Well-Deserved Rest for the Weary

Last week when Jordan was having his “when in Rome” experience, he was just starting to become totally acclimated to Emirati culture. This week, Jordan spent some time with a native family and got a little taste of the TLC he’s missed being away from family. After a...

Doing as the Romans Do

Following Jordan these past seven weeks, we’ve watched him become well acquainted with the ways of Emirati culture as he’s settled in to his temporary home. We were even privy to his short-lived case of homesickness last week, the AUS Carnival, and his trip to...

A Carnival of a Time

Last week one of the See the World, BE the Future scholarship recipients, Jordan Sparks was in the throes of campus life activities. With a full week of the Club Fair, the unexpected rain showers interrupting daily commutes, and ending the week with an...