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 …
Yesterday a group of students traveled to the Sana’a Cultural Heritage House – an ancient home in the Old City that has since been turned into a museum. The house is a fascinating glimpse into the long history of Yemen …
Bint as Sahn (“Daughter of the Dish”) is a traditional Yemeni dessert consisting of light, flaky dough topped with sesame seeds and honey. Yesterday students were treated to a lesson in how to cook this tasty dish, and now we …
In November the YCMES, like much of Yemen, took an official break for the Eid al Adha holiday. During this time, several students took advantage of their free time and traveled to Aden, the famous port city of southern …
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 …
It’s been one week since the beginning of Ramadan – the month of fasting for Muslims worldwide. Almost without exception, Yemenis over the age of 14 or 15 abstain from food and drink from dawn till dusk. In the video …
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.