Bridging Cultures: AUK Welcomes Global Leaders from Douglass College for Engaging Exchange

AUK English majors met students from the Global Leaders program at Douglass College, Rutgers University, for the second consecutive year. The program, managed by Dr. Hasnaa Mokhtar, director of Global at Douglass, focuses on the global status of women and advocacy projects oriented toward gender equity. Hosted by Dr. Hanan Muzaffar, associate professor of English literature at AUK, the visit provided students with a platform to discuss various literary concepts.
  
The visiting students participated in Dr. Muzaffar's ENGL 319 course, titled "Women and Literature." They joined AUK students in group discussions related to their class topics and final projects, enriching the learning experience for both groups and fostering a global exchange of perspectives. 

One student, Nuha AlSahli, current editor of Voice of AUK, reflected on the visit, “Discussing women's issues in class is one thing, but engaging with women from diverse cultures takes it to another level. Exploring intersectionality was enlightening, and witnessing how these issues impact women of various races and ethnicities was truly eye-opening. This meeting provided a practical context for the theories we studied in class, making it an anticipated experience. Literature is a universal aspect of life, and witnessing an enhanced global participation was truly impressive.”

AUK students are recognized for their ability to establish connections with peers from various international universities, fostering valuable networks that contribute to their future career prospects and graduate studies.

Group photo of AUK and Douglass College members
     

Students during group discussion
  

Students during group discussion