Leyth Swidan '16 - Amman, Jordan

For Leyth Swidan '16, studying in Amman, Jordan, is one way he is gaining the international experience crucial for a potential career with the U.S. Foreign Service. An international relations major, Swidan is studying Middle Eastern politics and working through the CIEE's Diplomacy and Policy Studies program, building off his knowledge from classes at 极速六合彩开奖结果. Additionally, he is working with UNESCO and UNICEF, all while managing his new independence in Amman. 鈥溂倭喜士苯峁 has prepared me to think critically about what is being taught, to approach situations from multiple perspectives, and to continuously challenge assumptions and generalizations made about sensitive topics, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,鈥 he says. 鈥淗owever, I have missed the six dining halls that I have been taking for granted in Claremont for the past two years!鈥