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  1. Thanks for the insight riverguide, I have herd from people that Egypt is not that bad at all. The State Department recently removed it from the travel warning list as well. I am just really stuck on Egypt because I feel it is the center of the Arab world, and that it has a lot of influence in what goes on in the world. Do you have links to Universities in Jordan or Morocco? Also, If I have no prior Arabic language, but do know another language fluently, Would my LOR's still be strong enough to compete with those that have prior Arabic?
  2. Oh I see. I do have one more question. I have decided to just go ahead and go with Egypt. But now I must choose with either going in as a NON-Degree student and take classes that will transfer over and help complete my degree, and of course 6 hours of Arabic a week. Or choose to Apply towards the ALI (Arabic Language Institute) and only study Arabic for a whole year (20 hours a week)
  3. Well Im very interested in working over seas and traveling the world. So something in that arena, either foreign service or lobbying. My goal is to never settle I would love to travel and work in different cou tires for the rest of my life. I would also consider working on US soil, either for the FBI or some other big agency and use my foreign skills and maybe settle down. Btw, why are you worries about the service requirement?
  4. Hey guys, New to the forum, but have read through some of the posts. I am going to be applying for the Boren Award this upcoming Febuary. I have a problem I would like someones opinion on. In terms of choosing country... I have set my eyes on Egypt, Cairo and have found the university I would be applying to (AUC). But recently though, I thought that it might be better to study abroad in my country of specialty. Russia. I am first generation Russian and speak fluent Russian. I have taken 2 years of formal language to bring my writing and reading up to speed. Now my dilemma is that if I apply towards the Boren Award for Egypt with no prior knowledge of Arabic or the culture, I may not be that competitive. Russia would make more sense since I have travelled there before and understand the language and culture very well. On the other hand, because I have such a good ground in Russia. It is time for me to move on to another region and gain language and culture experience in Egypt. I am just trying to see what NSEP would rather have me do. Would it be more beneficial for me to continue my study in Russian culture or break out and study in Egypt? And what would make me more competitive? Egypt or Russia?
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