It is perhaps an understatement to say this semester isn't turning out as planned. This is especially true for our incoming students, many of whom are flying back home this week. However, all is not lost. We'd like to look back on some of the precious moments and memories our students made over the past several weeks to remember the great times we had and the beautiful friendships we made.
Sharing a meal
This photo is from one of our first trips of the semester to Dubai, at the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding. There's probably nothing better than an Emirati-style meal to get people to bond and talk.
Secret Cupid
Casey was unamused by her present from our office's Valentine's Day gift exchange. Probably thinking about carrying it to the dorms.
Window shopping at the Old Souq
This was taken right before a seller badgered them into buying a 500 Dhs. antique dish set. (Just kidding.)
Sun's out, shades out
There was a bit of glare, but our boat ride across the Dubai Creek was still pretty great.
These are a staple of IXO student birthdays. Even after the campus was closed, we made sure to get them when it was someone's special day.
Stay hydrated
On our trip to Dubai, some took the heat better than others. (Hot weather and the sun seem to be recurring themes...)
Tara's tree branch disguise
Don't you just love candid shots?
Off to the races
Seif and Kim looked infuriatingly cool at the Dubai Kartdrome.
A place in the sun
Just one more, because this photo from our Fujairah outing is strangely artistic.
Lunch hour, best hour
After walking and exploring for hours on a trip, it was always nice to sit down for a meal with our students and chat - especially if they ordered food from the region and we could watch their reactions to it.
Repping IXO
A golden shot from the desert in Fujairah.
At the end of the day
Many a comfy evening was spent in the IXO lounge, where our students would get together after classes to have a snack and see familiar faces.
IXO relations are for life, and all our incoming students are forever part of our family. If you ever find yourself in the area, drop by the corner office in the Main Building with all the flags and the best coffee!
Suzana Saoud
IXO Publicity Specialist
Stay hydrated
On our trip to Dubai, some took the heat better than others. (Hot weather and the sun seem to be recurring themes...)
Tara's tree branch disguise
Don't you just love candid shots?
Off to the races
Seif and Kim looked infuriatingly cool at the Dubai Kartdrome.
A place in the sun
Lunch hour, best hour
After walking and exploring for hours on a trip, it was always nice to sit down for a meal with our students and chat - especially if they ordered food from the region and we could watch their reactions to it.
Repping IXO
A golden shot from the desert in Fujairah.
At the end of the day
Many a comfy evening was spent in the IXO lounge, where our students would get together after classes to have a snack and see familiar faces.
IXO relations are for life, and all our incoming students are forever part of our family. If you ever find yourself in the area, drop by the corner office in the Main Building with all the flags and the best coffee!
Suzana Saoud
IXO Publicity Specialist
Wonderful!!! We are already missing our students! Thank you for the lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteSo sad you had to leave so early, but you will still have great memories.
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