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On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, A delegation from the University of Reykjavik in Iceland visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) to meet EDU SYRIA Team and discuss the possible cooperation. During the meeting, the delegation listened to a presentation about EDU-SYRIA message, goal, and achievements. the delegation was also introduced to “My story” initiative, that aims to give voice to Syrian refugees and vulnerable jordanian students of the program. The President of the University of Reykjavik, Dr. Ari Jonsson, expressed his admiration for EDU SYRIA and praised the achievements the program has done so far. A group of the program …
EDU-SYRIA Social work students at German Jordanian University meet with EDU-SYRIA management team, Dean of the School of Applied Humanities and Languages Prof. Dr. Alaaldeen Alhalhouli, and the Head of Department Social Work Prof. Dr. Christine Hildebrandt, to discuss the challenges they face in their studies and explore the possible solutions. After the meeting, The Dean of the SAHL together with the Head of Department Social Work handed over certificates to EDU-SYRIA students who worked with the DAAD Project “Higher Education Dialogue” (HED). A project team of 20 students and teachers from Germany, Jordan and Lebanon (University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), German Jordanian …
“I believe that the hardest beginnings have the best endings” I believe that the hardest beginnings have the best endings. I grew up with no father and lived 3 km away from my school. I walked under the rain on many occasions when one day I got into an accident that left me crippled for two years. After three operations, I was able to walk again and resume my studies. I graduated from secondary school with an average of 78. Because of my desire to study chemistry, I enrolled at Furat University in the northeastern part of Syria. In my …
“A traditional life was not my goal since I wanted to place an imprint in this world even if it takes time” Ambition, a goal and support are the motivational words that helped me in achieving my dream. In addition, my mother’s ongoing support and encouragement helped me in holding onto my dream. A traditional life was not my goal, since I wanted to place an imprint in this world even if it takes time. I was raised in a simple family where I was the eldest among my sisters. As the eldest, it was my responsibility to be a …
“It is such a beautiful thing to go after your goal” I am a young strong-willed girl who dreams of a prosperous future. My dream during my school years was to attain a university degree in the field of Nursing. I saw Nursing as a humane field but this changed as my vision and dream became bigger. When I completed my Bachelor Degree in Nursing, I reached my dream of working as a responsible nurse caring for patients. After working for two years, I began to aspire to evolve myself. Therefore, I decided to further complete my higher education in …
“It made me regain hope after it was buried with the ruins back in my country” The war has crushed my ambitions and closed all the doors in my face. Therefore, I moved to Jordan to ensure my family lives a safer life. I hold a diploma in Mechatronic Engineering in the field of car mechanics from Damascus University. When I arrived to Jordan I tried to work in my field but failed. As a result, I was forced to work in another field which I am good at. I worked for a gas station where I washed cars and …
“Despite all obstacles I never lost hope” The first change in my life was when my family decided to move from Ramtha and live in a village. During my secondary years, I was shocked to learn that my family was unable to pay for my university education. This dream never left my side, I was determined to continue my higher education. After three years I was able to find someone to fund me and therefore I was indebted to this person. To be part of a family where no one has a university degree is a challenge in itself. I …
“I am now on the path of achieving one of my dreams” I aspire to further complete my higher education and thus become a university doctor. I hold a Bachelor Degree in nursing which I attained in 2016. After I graduated I searched for a job to fund my higher education but failed to do so and did not find anyone to help me. Thereafter, I was informed about the European Union scholarship. I received a phone call about a meeting at JUST, where students were briefed about how to apply for the scholarship and its conditions. I was waiting …
“It felt great to be back at school again” I am a Syrian student. I completed my secondary certificate in 2009 and then completed my diploma in tourism in 2011. After receiving my diploma, I wanted to complete my higher education at a university but could not do so due to the crisis in Syria. Therefore, I decided to travel to Jordan in 2012 where I worked at a factory in Amman. Nonetheless, my desire to complete my higher education lingered in my head. In 2016, I heard through friends about the European Union’s scholarship offered to Syrian students. My …
“We are tomorrow, and tomorrow is nicer ” I am a student who followed science. My goal was to achieve the highest average in my Bachelor Degree. I completed my Bachelor Degree in Guidance and Psychological Counselling. With a lot of scepticism from my family, I was determined to achieve my dream through this Degree since I am an expert in analyzing personalities. My pioneer project is a play I produced and wrote entitled “We are tomorrow, and tomorrow is nicer”. I am a 24-year-old young lady with five years of experience in volunteer work. In 2012, I graduated with …
