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29, Aug 2022
AUK International Relations Students Attend Talk by President of UNGA: Invited by Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh
AUK International Relations students were invited by Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh, Director General of Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, to attend a talk by President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Abdulla Shahid.
President Shahid, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Maldives, talked about the importance of youth and their role in politics. The topics discussed centered on national safety and security, current social issues, and international policies. Climate change was also emphasized during his talk, whereby he called the community to action and urged the youth to be proactive and raise environmental awareness.
Dr. Shareefa Al-Adwani, Assistant Professor of Political Science at AUK, reflected upon the experience, “It is important for our AUK students of International Relations to learn about their major both inside and outside the classroom, obtaining knowledge of the experience and wisdom of both academics and practitioners in their field. His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid addressed issues related to our youth and future challenges, such as multilateralism in a time of geostrategic uncertainty, the need for continued evolution of international organizations, and climate change, all topics taught in our classes and practiced in the diplomatic arena. Attending these talks allows our students to make stronger connections between the academic and the practical dimensions of their scholarly interests, and fosters their personal and professional growth. We thank Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh and the Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute for their generous invitation to UNGA President Shahid’s talk.”
The audience, which included young diplomats, ambassadors, and embassy officials, directed thought-provoking questions to President Shahid in the concluding Q&A session.
Through providing students with opportunities to attend talks of this caliber, AUK continues to cultivate knowledge, instill leadership qualities, and promote academic excellence inside and outside the classroom setting.
President Shahid, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Maldives, talked about the importance of youth and their role in politics. The topics discussed centered on national safety and security, current social issues, and international policies. Climate change was also emphasized during his talk, whereby he called the community to action and urged the youth to be proactive and raise environmental awareness.
Dr. Shareefa Al-Adwani, Assistant Professor of Political Science at AUK, reflected upon the experience, “It is important for our AUK students of International Relations to learn about their major both inside and outside the classroom, obtaining knowledge of the experience and wisdom of both academics and practitioners in their field. His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid addressed issues related to our youth and future challenges, such as multilateralism in a time of geostrategic uncertainty, the need for continued evolution of international organizations, and climate change, all topics taught in our classes and practiced in the diplomatic arena. Attending these talks allows our students to make stronger connections between the academic and the practical dimensions of their scholarly interests, and fosters their personal and professional growth. We thank Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh and the Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute for their generous invitation to UNGA President Shahid’s talk.”
The audience, which included young diplomats, ambassadors, and embassy officials, directed thought-provoking questions to President Shahid in the concluding Q&A session.
Through providing students with opportunities to attend talks of this caliber, AUK continues to cultivate knowledge, instill leadership qualities, and promote academic excellence inside and outside the classroom setting.
President Abdulla Shahid and Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh
AUK students at Kuwait Diplomatic Institute
29, Aug 2022
AUK Students Intern At Alum-Owned Business Floward
AUK students interned at Floward, an alum-owned business, to fulfill their graduation requirements. A total of 6 students received training in fields such as finance, accounting, category, and HR.
Students learned about data analytics, market research, financial planning, and competitor analysis. Floward also offered the interns workshops in the art of floristry and photography, giving students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in various fields.
Commenting on her time at Floward, Maryam Burhmah, a student intern majoring in Management, highlights how AUK contributed to her success during the internship, “AUK helped me become a creative thinker and think outside of the box. The University encourages its students to develop their self-confidence through classroom discussions and teamwork participation. Working in teams with university colleagues from various backgrounds pushed me to be more open to working with people who have different perspectives.”
Expressing his enthusiasm towards AUK’s students, Floward Kuwait Country Manager, Mr. Hamad Al Oufan, stated, “We were thrilled to have students from AUK participate in our internship program at Floward. We hope that the real-life work experience they gained will help them in their future endeavors. Giving back to our communities is at the core of what we do at Floward. We wish all of them good luck and wish to see them at our offices again.”
AUK is keen on providing internships for students to excel within their fields through receiving first-hand experiences. As a liberal arts institution, AUK is dedicated to preparing its students by providing them with environments that encourage critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.
Students learned about data analytics, market research, financial planning, and competitor analysis. Floward also offered the interns workshops in the art of floristry and photography, giving students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in various fields.
Commenting on her time at Floward, Maryam Burhmah, a student intern majoring in Management, highlights how AUK contributed to her success during the internship, “AUK helped me become a creative thinker and think outside of the box. The University encourages its students to develop their self-confidence through classroom discussions and teamwork participation. Working in teams with university colleagues from various backgrounds pushed me to be more open to working with people who have different perspectives.”
Expressing his enthusiasm towards AUK’s students, Floward Kuwait Country Manager, Mr. Hamad Al Oufan, stated, “We were thrilled to have students from AUK participate in our internship program at Floward. We hope that the real-life work experience they gained will help them in their future endeavors. Giving back to our communities is at the core of what we do at Floward. We wish all of them good luck and wish to see them at our offices again.”
AUK is keen on providing internships for students to excel within their fields through receiving first-hand experiences. As a liberal arts institution, AUK is dedicated to preparing its students by providing them with environments that encourage critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.
AUK student interns at Floward
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22, Aug 2022
AUK International Relations Students Visit NATO-ICI Regional Center
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) international relations students visited the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (NATO-ICI) Regional Center in Kuwait. This is in preparation for the opportunity that was offered to AUK students to visit NATO headquarters (HQ) in Belgium.
The NATO-ICI Regional Center provided students with an orientation to prepare them for the trip. Presentations were given on various trip logistics, visiting policies, NATO’s historical establishment, and the type of work the center does. Readings were also recommended to better understand NATO operations along with its briefings and guidelines.
This is NATO HQ’s first student delegation from Kuwait, welcoming AUK students who completed their senior capstone projects in September.
The NATO-ICI Regional Center provided students with an orientation to prepare them for the trip. Presentations were given on various trip logistics, visiting policies, NATO’s historical establishment, and the type of work the center does. Readings were also recommended to better understand NATO operations along with its briefings and guidelines.
This is NATO HQ’s first student delegation from Kuwait, welcoming AUK students who completed their senior capstone projects in September.
General photo of AUK students during the presentation in NATO center
NATO’s representative during the presentation
01, Aug 2022
AUK Welcomes Summer Graduate Intern Dima Abass
AUK welcomed summer graduate intern, Dima Abass, from Suny University at Buffalo, New York, USA. Dima will be working at AUK during the summer semester as part of the Summer Graduate Internship program offered by AUK’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Career Development (AACD) to students in the United States.
Dima’s primary internship placement is at the Office of Student Life and her secondary placement is at AACD. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health & human services: early childhood concentration and a minor in psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in educational leadership and policy: higher Education and student affairs at Suny University at Buffalo.
Reflecting upon the benefits of interning at AUK, Dima highlighted how she appreciates the work environment. “What I enjoy most about interning at AUK are the close relationships that are built between the students, faculty, and staff. I appreciate how well each person knows the other’s goals and passions and the willingness to help each other reach their goals. This way creates a great foundation for building lifelong connections and a wider network. I also enjoyed the warm welcome when I first came to AUK and the relationships I have built and can gladly say they have made such a positive impact on me personally and professionally,” she said.
She also advises AUK students seeking internship opportunities abroad to take that step because of the positive learning outcomes they will get from the experience, “Being open to learning different skills even if they're not in your fields of expertise helps you gain that knowledge and life skills that support you along the way.”
Dima considers herself a longlife learner and enjoys trying new things. She loves exercising, painting, and exploring unique places around the world. In the future, she hopes to explore more countries and gain new experiences.
Dima’s primary internship placement is at the Office of Student Life and her secondary placement is at AACD. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health & human services: early childhood concentration and a minor in psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in educational leadership and policy: higher Education and student affairs at Suny University at Buffalo.
Reflecting upon the benefits of interning at AUK, Dima highlighted how she appreciates the work environment. “What I enjoy most about interning at AUK are the close relationships that are built between the students, faculty, and staff. I appreciate how well each person knows the other’s goals and passions and the willingness to help each other reach their goals. This way creates a great foundation for building lifelong connections and a wider network. I also enjoyed the warm welcome when I first came to AUK and the relationships I have built and can gladly say they have made such a positive impact on me personally and professionally,” she said.
She also advises AUK students seeking internship opportunities abroad to take that step because of the positive learning outcomes they will get from the experience, “Being open to learning different skills even if they're not in your fields of expertise helps you gain that knowledge and life skills that support you along the way.”
Dima considers herself a longlife learner and enjoys trying new things. She loves exercising, painting, and exploring unique places around the world. In the future, she hopes to explore more countries and gain new experiences.
Summer graduate intern: Dima Abass
28, Jul 2022
Scoring Goals and Winning Gold: AUK Does it Again
This year exhibited a few of the best examples of the true Wolf Pack spirit. Strength and agility were mastered by the American University of Kuwait (AUK) athletes who exuded camaraderie.
The University Athletics Association of Kuwait
While participating in the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK), the women’s soccer team won 1st place, earning gold and league medals. The women’s volleyball team placed 2nd, whereas the men’s volleyball and futsal teams placed 3rd. These impressive results are clearly reflective of the excellent sportsmanship AUK embodies on the playing field.
Mohamad Al-Saleh, senior sports coordinator, expressed his pride at this year’s UAAK results, “We are proud of having the highest number of student-athletes this year representing AUK since the start of the sports program. We look forward to continued success in the future.”
Student athlete, Melissa Aboufarraj, commented on her team winning 1st place this year, “The emotions I felt when holding the cup and celebrating with my teammates and coach was indescribable and incredible. It seemed like all our efforts had finally paid off. This was due to our fantastic coach, Ash and captain Haya Al-Dabbous, who were constantly dedicated and pushed us to contribute more. The best is yet to come, and we look forward to more team honors.”
The Higher Education Sports League Tournament
AUK sports teams also participated in the first Higher Education Sports League Tournament which was held by the Higher Education Sports Federation where over 800 student athletes worldwide competed in 8 sports. AUK men's soccer and women's volleyball teams placed 2nd, whereas the women's futsal team placed 3rd.
The closing awards ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Mohammad Al-Rajhi, the members of the Higher Education Sports Federation, and from AUK the dean of student affairs, Hala Al-Abdulrazaq; senior sports coordinator, Mohammad Al-Saleh; sports coordinator, Anas Abdullah, along with all participating universities’ representatives.
“Our teams displayed exceptional sportsmanship, dedication, and perseverance. I am extremely proud of each athlete, and the supporting staff for all their accomplishments. Moving forward, we are excited to continue to support our athletes and provide the AUK community with great experiences next season,” stated the dean of student affairs, Hala Al-Abdulrazaq.
AUK annually participates in both the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK), and the Higher Education and Institutions Tournament for private and public institutions. This year, AUK hosted a total of 48 games for UAAK and 18 games for the Sports League Tournament.
Winning games is not unfamiliar to AUK athletes. These high rankings and achievements are byproducts of supportive coaches and a tight-knit University community. Be it inside the classroom, off campus, or on the field, the Wolf Pack spirit always manifests in more ways than one—illustrating AUK’s positive and encouraging environment.
General photos of AUK sports teams.
26, Jul 2022
AUK Center for Teaching Excellence Hosts Workshops with Dr. Nancy W. Gleason
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at AUK hosted a two-day workshop entitled, Trauma Informed Pedagogy: A Student-Centered Learning in a Disrupted Classroom with Dr. Nancy W. Gleason, director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning and associate professor of practice and political science at New York University, Abu Dhabi. Attended by AUK faculty, Dr. Nancy emphasized best teaching practices and pedagogy to ensure students’ optimal experiences in classrooms.
The first workshop explored challenges that resulted from global disruptions including COVID-19 and natural disasters. The session detailed how to foster trustworthiness through communication to help students address the uncertainty of such times, how to design and facilitate peer-to-peer activities to cultivate support in classrooms, and concluded with a review about the importance of building connections and fostering purpose.
The second workshop focused on deploying in-class discussions to exercise learning objectives and engage students with the course material. The session covered instruction methods that focus on skills and practices that enable lifelong learning within disrupted classrooms.
The Center for Teaching Excellence aims to provide AUK faculty with continuous support and resources necessary to apply modern curricula to their classrooms and promote a holistic educational culture that allows faculty to utilize technology while harnessing the best methods of teaching to ensure constructive and active learning environments.
The first workshop explored challenges that resulted from global disruptions including COVID-19 and natural disasters. The session detailed how to foster trustworthiness through communication to help students address the uncertainty of such times, how to design and facilitate peer-to-peer activities to cultivate support in classrooms, and concluded with a review about the importance of building connections and fostering purpose.
The second workshop focused on deploying in-class discussions to exercise learning objectives and engage students with the course material. The session covered instruction methods that focus on skills and practices that enable lifelong learning within disrupted classrooms.
The Center for Teaching Excellence aims to provide AUK faculty with continuous support and resources necessary to apply modern curricula to their classrooms and promote a holistic educational culture that allows faculty to utilize technology while harnessing the best methods of teaching to ensure constructive and active learning environments.
Dr. Nancy W. Gleason
24, Jul 2022
AUK Center for Continuing Education and Gulf Bank Collaborate on Ajyal “8” Program
Inspired by the collective vision of maintaining a robust sustainability program that contributes towards achieving the New Kuwait Vision 2035, the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and Gulf Bank have continued their collaborative journey through the flagship annual development program “AJYAL”. The program commenced its 8th edition—a six-month comprehensive learning journey aimed at helping learners develop key banking skills, cultivating high-performance, holistic bankers who are at the focus of the bank’s long-term growth strategy by demonstrating promising potential on both personal and professional levels. The objective of the program is to foster a performance-driven culture, introduce technology solutions to enable a bank-wide digital transformation, and adopt world-class risk management practices (RISK), which in turn, would add value to the bank’s vision.
Commenting on CCE’s efforts in the collaboration, the Center’s director, Ms. Nehal El-Shafei said, “From concept to completion, we are delighted to support Gulf Bank in delivering this innovative program designed with an integrated and interactive approach that provides participants with distinct and all-inclusive skill sets for promising talents. Our programs are mostly delivered at the AUK campus with state-of-art facilities and services. From design to delivery, CCE has been successfully advancing the professional society in Kuwait with great learning opportunities in a stimulating and motivational environment. The graduation of this program marks only the beginning of the journey between CCE and Gulf Bank with more to look forward to in the upcoming months.”
About CCE
As a part of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) has been recognized as a successful and leading Professional Development Center in Kuwait. Listed as an approved training center at Civil Service Commission and endorsed by PAAET, CCE has been offering a range of internationally certified professional development programs in Leadership, Management, Business, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Technology, Language, Teacher and Self-Development. The center works with a diverse team of American University professors and certified professional experts at an international standard and develops programs and curriculums which meet training requirements of various audiences. Through the center’s partnership with top-notch universities, institutions, and accreditation bodies such as Cambridge International Examinations, Chartered Institute for Securities, and Investment (CISI-UK), CertNexus, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), British Council and others from across the globe, we continue to deliver relevant, applied training programs, courses, and proctoring services to our many clients in Kuwait.
About Gulf Bank
Gulf Bank was established on November 23, 1960, when The Amir of Kuwait, signed Amiri Decree No. (44) recognizing Gulf Bank as a shareholding company. Founded by a group of twelve merchants, Gulf Bank has since grown to become one of the largest financial institutions in Kuwait.
Gulf Bank is one of the leading conventional banks in Kuwait with over KD 6 billion in total assets as of 31 December 2020 and provides a wide range of services including consumer banking, wholesale banking, treasury, and financial services through its large network of over 50 branches and over 300 ATMs. The Bank is currently rated 'A' by four leading international credit rating agencies.
Gulf Bank is also committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program which consists of three pillars: social sustainability, economic sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Every year, Gulf Bank strategically selects sustainability initiatives that help the Bank serve its local communities and demonstrate the Bank’s larger commitment to Kuwait.
Gulf Bank’s new strategic plan sits on a strategic foundation which is centered around People, Technology and Risk and targets six strategic pillars with Ambition, People, Ownership and Simplicity sit in the heart of the bank’s core values. The Talent Development team is working to accomplish this goal by supporting the younger high- performing bankers at Gulf Bank.
Commenting on CCE’s efforts in the collaboration, the Center’s director, Ms. Nehal El-Shafei said, “From concept to completion, we are delighted to support Gulf Bank in delivering this innovative program designed with an integrated and interactive approach that provides participants with distinct and all-inclusive skill sets for promising talents. Our programs are mostly delivered at the AUK campus with state-of-art facilities and services. From design to delivery, CCE has been successfully advancing the professional society in Kuwait with great learning opportunities in a stimulating and motivational environment. The graduation of this program marks only the beginning of the journey between CCE and Gulf Bank with more to look forward to in the upcoming months.”
About CCE
As a part of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) has been recognized as a successful and leading Professional Development Center in Kuwait. Listed as an approved training center at Civil Service Commission and endorsed by PAAET, CCE has been offering a range of internationally certified professional development programs in Leadership, Management, Business, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Technology, Language, Teacher and Self-Development. The center works with a diverse team of American University professors and certified professional experts at an international standard and develops programs and curriculums which meet training requirements of various audiences. Through the center’s partnership with top-notch universities, institutions, and accreditation bodies such as Cambridge International Examinations, Chartered Institute for Securities, and Investment (CISI-UK), CertNexus, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), British Council and others from across the globe, we continue to deliver relevant, applied training programs, courses, and proctoring services to our many clients in Kuwait.
About Gulf Bank
Gulf Bank was established on November 23, 1960, when The Amir of Kuwait, signed Amiri Decree No. (44) recognizing Gulf Bank as a shareholding company. Founded by a group of twelve merchants, Gulf Bank has since grown to become one of the largest financial institutions in Kuwait.
Gulf Bank is one of the leading conventional banks in Kuwait with over KD 6 billion in total assets as of 31 December 2020 and provides a wide range of services including consumer banking, wholesale banking, treasury, and financial services through its large network of over 50 branches and over 300 ATMs. The Bank is currently rated 'A' by four leading international credit rating agencies.
Gulf Bank is also committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program which consists of three pillars: social sustainability, economic sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Every year, Gulf Bank strategically selects sustainability initiatives that help the Bank serve its local communities and demonstrate the Bank’s larger commitment to Kuwait.
Gulf Bank’s new strategic plan sits on a strategic foundation which is centered around People, Technology and Risk and targets six strategic pillars with Ambition, People, Ownership and Simplicity sit in the heart of the bank’s core values. The Talent Development team is working to accomplish this goal by supporting the younger high- performing bankers at Gulf Bank.
Group photo of CCE and Gulf Bank representatives
24, Jul 2022
AUK Professor Dr. Amro Nour Fellow at Dartmouth College
Assistant professor of electrical engineering at AUK, Dr. Amro Nour spent almost three months as a fellow at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA. Throughout his fellowship, Dr. Amro worked on two projects—one focused on a collaboration with Dr. Fridon Shubitidze, associate professor at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering on the use of magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) hyperthermia for the treatment of deep tissue tumors. The objective of this research was to optimize the size, frequency, composition, and configuration of external electromagnetic energy source to achieve desirable heat in cancerous cells and to minimize unwanted heat in normal tissue. The second project was a classification system that could be used to classify and extract dangerous objects left behind in soil. This technology reduces the costs of soil extraction and could be used for various purposes. This project is beneficial to Kuwait as it can help with leftovers from the Gulf War, and possibly finding oil fields and/or faulty oil pipes.
Commenting on his experience at Dartmouth, Dr. Amro said, “The Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship has presented me with a great opportunity to have access to state-of-the-art scientific research facilities and to world-class researchers in one of the top Ivy League research institutions. This kind of opportunity where educators and researchers collaborate is one of the key factors in the constant advancement of science and education.”
Dartmouth College is the international partner institution to AUK. The two institutions have worked closely together since 2003, when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding that facilitated a series of advisory, consultative, and cooperative projects. The initial agreement was recently renewed for a fourth time in April 2018 to extend through 2022.
Dr. Amro is the thirteenth AUK faculty member to participate in the Dartmouth-AUK Faculty Fellowship program, which has brought an AUK faculty member to Dartmouth each summer since 2009 for mentorship and collaboration.
Commenting on his experience at Dartmouth, Dr. Amro said, “The Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship has presented me with a great opportunity to have access to state-of-the-art scientific research facilities and to world-class researchers in one of the top Ivy League research institutions. This kind of opportunity where educators and researchers collaborate is one of the key factors in the constant advancement of science and education.”
Dartmouth College is the international partner institution to AUK. The two institutions have worked closely together since 2003, when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding that facilitated a series of advisory, consultative, and cooperative projects. The initial agreement was recently renewed for a fourth time in April 2018 to extend through 2022.
Dr. Amro is the thirteenth AUK faculty member to participate in the Dartmouth-AUK Faculty Fellowship program, which has brought an AUK faculty member to Dartmouth each summer since 2009 for mentorship and collaboration.
Assistant professor of electrical engineering at the American University of Kuwait, Dr. Amro Nour
A picture of AUK and Dartmouth College
24, Jul 2022
Director of AUK Counseling Center Publishes Research
Director of the Counseling Center at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Dr. Georges Chedid, published a research paper entitled, “A standardized Set of 380 Pictures for Lebanese Arabic: Norms for Name Agreement, Conceptual Familiarity, Imageability, and Subjective Frequency” in the Journal of Psycholinguistic Research.
The main goal of Dr. Chedid’s study was to collect normative LA data for 380 pictures from different regions in Lebanon to promote the diversity of different dialects. He accomplished that by using 248 native Lebanese speakers to administer three individual tasks: name agreement, conceptual familiarity, and imageability task. The tasks implemented helped Dr. Chedid to create databases that present norms for psycholinguistic (psychology of language) variables and prove their implications for word recognition.
Dr. Chedid shares how his research benefits the public in various ways, “In-depth knowledge of the processes underlying language processing could, among other things, help find ways to improve the quality of human experience with language and communication. The databases developed in these studies are a meaningful contribution to future studies that will shed further light on the interaction between the linguistic, semantic, and perceptual systems.”
The main goal of Dr. Chedid’s study was to collect normative LA data for 380 pictures from different regions in Lebanon to promote the diversity of different dialects. He accomplished that by using 248 native Lebanese speakers to administer three individual tasks: name agreement, conceptual familiarity, and imageability task. The tasks implemented helped Dr. Chedid to create databases that present norms for psycholinguistic (psychology of language) variables and prove their implications for word recognition.
Dr. Chedid shares how his research benefits the public in various ways, “In-depth knowledge of the processes underlying language processing could, among other things, help find ways to improve the quality of human experience with language and communication. The databases developed in these studies are a meaningful contribution to future studies that will shed further light on the interaction between the linguistic, semantic, and perceptual systems.”
Dr. Georges Chedid, Director of the Counseling Center at AUK
21, Jul 2022
Summer at AUK: A Holistic Experience
Summer...that special time of the year students look forward to.
Some students travel and some stay behind to relax or pick up their hobbies after the study grind. Others seize the golden opportunity to finish up their credits and spend time with their friends at the American University of Kuwait (AUK).
We asked students on campus, “How do you spend your time at AUK during the summer semester?”
The answers we got showed one thing: choosing to take a summer class at AUK is not limited to attending lectures. It includes spending time on campus with friends, chatting with professors, and taking advantage of campus facilities.
Hamad Al-Mutawa, a student at AUK, mentions the different spots on campus he likes to spend time in, “I spend most of my time in the cafeteria with one of my friends or inside the lounge—which is considered a safe haven for many students, especially with the high temperatures. I also visit the library to finish some work, and sometimes I go to the music room or the gym.”
Meanwhile, Anas Dahshan spends his summer on campus lending a hand at the University’s Advising Center and using his free time to socialize. “My life on campus alternates between attending lectures and helping out in the student advising center which I find very enlightening—how I could help other people take a step towards their goals. I also spend ample time in the library for I find it peaceful enough to help me focus on my studies. The social life here in AUK is very friendly, diverse, and amusing. Overall, summer in AUK is very eye-opening to all the opportunities students could get to self-reformation all while enjoying quality time,” he said.
There is also the fact that AUK is a Liberal Arts institution that gives students like Farah Fayez the space to take courses beyond her major. Between working and spending time with her friends, she spends most of her summer days on campus. “I chose to register for summer courses this year because I wanted to experiment with a few courses outside of my major and I find that the summer period is the most suitable for that. I spend a lot of time on campus! AUK provides students with the perfect atmosphere to both have fun and study.”
On the other hand, some AUK students have decided to forego the classroom setting in pursuit of internships both in Kuwait and abroad. Whilst AUK’s local internship opportunities aid students in understanding the job market in Kuwait, the international study abroad programs expand students’ horizons.
This summer, some students were selected to participate in the student exchange program AUK offers with its institutional partner, Dartmouth College. Abeer Hisham is one of the students who is currently at the Ivy League institution, “I am very excited to be part of this. I am looking forward to networking with new people, to getting exposed to a different work experience, to learning from the people around me, and most importantly, to allowing myself to evolve and develop in different aspects.”
The AUK campus offers numerous facilities for students’ benefits, from leisure to fitness, and academia. The AUK summer semester is an opportunity for them to get a holistic experience where they balance education and recreation, and maximize their level of productivity and growth.
Some students travel and some stay behind to relax or pick up their hobbies after the study grind. Others seize the golden opportunity to finish up their credits and spend time with their friends at the American University of Kuwait (AUK).
We asked students on campus, “How do you spend your time at AUK during the summer semester?”
The answers we got showed one thing: choosing to take a summer class at AUK is not limited to attending lectures. It includes spending time on campus with friends, chatting with professors, and taking advantage of campus facilities.
Hamad Al-Mutawa, a student at AUK, mentions the different spots on campus he likes to spend time in, “I spend most of my time in the cafeteria with one of my friends or inside the lounge—which is considered a safe haven for many students, especially with the high temperatures. I also visit the library to finish some work, and sometimes I go to the music room or the gym.”
Meanwhile, Anas Dahshan spends his summer on campus lending a hand at the University’s Advising Center and using his free time to socialize. “My life on campus alternates between attending lectures and helping out in the student advising center which I find very enlightening—how I could help other people take a step towards their goals. I also spend ample time in the library for I find it peaceful enough to help me focus on my studies. The social life here in AUK is very friendly, diverse, and amusing. Overall, summer in AUK is very eye-opening to all the opportunities students could get to self-reformation all while enjoying quality time,” he said.
There is also the fact that AUK is a Liberal Arts institution that gives students like Farah Fayez the space to take courses beyond her major. Between working and spending time with her friends, she spends most of her summer days on campus. “I chose to register for summer courses this year because I wanted to experiment with a few courses outside of my major and I find that the summer period is the most suitable for that. I spend a lot of time on campus! AUK provides students with the perfect atmosphere to both have fun and study.”
On the other hand, some AUK students have decided to forego the classroom setting in pursuit of internships both in Kuwait and abroad. Whilst AUK’s local internship opportunities aid students in understanding the job market in Kuwait, the international study abroad programs expand students’ horizons.
This summer, some students were selected to participate in the student exchange program AUK offers with its institutional partner, Dartmouth College. Abeer Hisham is one of the students who is currently at the Ivy League institution, “I am very excited to be part of this. I am looking forward to networking with new people, to getting exposed to a different work experience, to learning from the people around me, and most importantly, to allowing myself to evolve and develop in different aspects.”
The AUK campus offers numerous facilities for students’ benefits, from leisure to fitness, and academia. The AUK summer semester is an opportunity for them to get a holistic experience where they balance education and recreation, and maximize their level of productivity and growth.
AUK student Farah Fayez
AUK student Anas Dashan
AUK student in the Student Lounge
AUK students talking in the Generic building
Students in AUK’s campus
