By: Sabri Saleem Anosh was one of the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies. She integrated herself into the Yemeni culture. She learned how to play the Yemeni Guitar and participated in several Yemeni weddings.
Aline, a Harvard post-grad, spent her winter vacation studying Arabic at YCMES. The College’s amateur videographer caught her on the way to the airport to ask how she had found her time here.
An interview with a PhD student who is visiting YCMES with a view to analysing the formation of different movements and how the revolution has changed them. Madeleine is returning to YCMES in the summer and the staff at YCMES …
Before departing from Yemen Kenneth sat down with us and shared his feelings about the year he spent at YCMES. During his stay Kenneth became a valued member of an organization which serves the needs of Somali refugees in Yemen. …
Despite the current political situation in Yemen students continue to choose the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies as their preferred study abroad destination. Luca Nevola, a PhD candidate from Italy, has had a long history of living and studying …
Laila (featured in the video below) is participating in a Yemeni-German exchange program administered by the YCMES. Five German students arrived to the College a week ago and will remain here in Sana’a for 5 months. Today, our five Yemeni participants embark on their semester-long …
Mac (Houston, TX) September 25th was my birthday. A few of my Yemeni friends made every effort to ensure that I had the chance to make a wish and blow out candles just like I do back home in the States. In …
Last week David and Tik’s two-month stint at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies finally came to a close. During their final hours before heading off to the airport, both had some last-minute cosmetic preparations to handle. In the …
After a month at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies, Betsy Myers comments on her experience of Yemeni culture and friendships. Betsy is a senior at George Washington University in DC.
Mac & Collin (USA), Hosh (Turkmenistan) Yesterday we were hanging out in the college’s student housing when a loud and festive wedding dance broke out down the street. We couldn’t help but go and take a closer look. All wedddings …