Elizabeth's Two Months in Egypt
"I came into Egypt on my TN with no expectations other than the idea that I would more than likely enjoy the experience in the country, what I found here was so much more. I absolutely fell in love with the people, culture, and country itself so much that I hate the fact that I have to leave in a month and a half. Unfortunately my last year of University comes before extending my stay here (according to my dad, if I had it my way it would be the other way around). My experience here, however, has made a life long lasting impression. My LC was so welcoming and always there if I ever had any questions about Egypt, or even if I just wanted to go smoke shisha. I've made friends here that will undoubtedly last a lifetime, some either coming to visit me in the states or others who I know I will be able to come back to and visit and it will feel as though I never left. I've also learned so much in the past two months that I know would have taken me years to learn at home, or I may never have even had the opportunity to learn while at University. I've seen the Pyramids, climbed Mount Sinai, swam in the red sea, and had late night conversations that last until 5 in the morning about religion, politics, and differences in relationships between Egyptians and Westerners. I highly encourage anyone even slightly considering coming to Egypt on a TN to seize the opportunity because it is one you won't regret! My dad was hesitant to let me come to Egypt as he wanted me in the States close to home. Last summer I really wanted to go overseas as well but instead of trying too hard to get overseas I settled for an internship in DC. While I did learn from the internship I feel I've learned so much more about people, life and myself just in the short time I've been in Egypt. Coming here has showed me that it is important to break away from the easy and normal and do something you really want even if it isn't as "easy" as the "normal". Looking back I know I'll have no regrets and be far happier that I came to Egypt, met the people I met, learned what I learned and lived what I lived, perhaps Mark Twain puts it best "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." That's exactly what I've done here and it's an experience I will forever cherish!"
Elizabeth Clark, USA
LC CU Intern
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
"I came into Egypt on my TN with no expectations other than the idea that I would more than likely enjoy the experience in the country, what I found here was so much more. I absolutely fell in love with the people, culture, and country itself so much that I hate the fact that I have to leave in a month and a half. Unfortunately my last year of University comes before extending my stay here (according to my dad, if I had it my way it would be the other way around). My experience here, however, has made a life long lasting impression. My LC was so welcoming and always there if I ever had any questions about Egypt, or even if I just wanted to go smoke shisha. I've made friends here that will undoubtedly last a lifetime, some either coming to visit me in the states or others who I know I will be able to come back to and visit and it will feel as though I never left. I've also learned so much in the past two months that I know would have taken me years to learn at home, or I may never have even had the opportunity to learn while at University. I've seen the Pyramids, climbed Mount Sinai, swam in the red sea, and had late night conversations that last until 5 in the morning about religion, politics, and differences in relationships between Egyptians and Westerners. I highly encourage anyone even slightly considering coming to Egypt on a TN to seize the opportunity because it is one you won't regret! My dad was hesitant to let me come to Egypt as he wanted me in the States close to home. Last summer I really wanted to go overseas as well but instead of trying too hard to get overseas I settled for an internship in DC. While I did learn from the internship I feel I've learned so much more about people, life and myself just in the short time I've been in Egypt. Coming here has showed me that it is important to break away from the easy and normal and do something you really want even if it isn't as "easy" as the "normal". Looking back I know I'll have no regrets and be far happier that I came to Egypt, met the people I met, learned what I learned and lived what I lived, perhaps Mark Twain puts it best "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." That's exactly what I've done here and it's an experience I will forever cherish!"
Elizabeth Clark, USA
LC CU Intern
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
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