Testimonials of AMIDEAST Beneficiaries
Advising Services
"We are very pleased to have AMIDEAST as our partner
to administer and manage the extremely competitive Onsi
Sawiris Scholarship Program funded by the Orascom Construction
Industries (OCI) Foundation in Egypt and are proud of
the accomplishments of our Egyptian students currently
studying at top U.S. institutions."
—Nassef Sawiris, CEO, ORASCOM Construction Industries
(Egypt)
English Language Training
“Not long ago, when I was applying to universities
in the U.S., I signed up for a TOEFL class at AMIDEAST.
I needed to get a high score to be accepted. AMIDEAST
helped prepare me for the exam and I improved my score.
I am truly grateful. Today, I am studying law at the
American University in Washington DC and fulfilling
my dream. Thanks AMIDEAST!”—Myrna El-Fakhry
(Beirut, Lebanon)
“Legal Rights English training has improved my
ability to read international human rights documents
and different articles specializing in women’s
issues, such as literacy, housing, and identity. It
also enabled me to discuss these issues with others,
and to increase their awareness of women’s rights.
I am deeply involved in helping to address problems
facing working women. For two years, I have improved
my ability to work in this area by attending the Legal
Rights English course offered by AMIDEAST and the Egypt
Legal Rights Project.”—Fatem Faddah, a
senior quality surveyor and a trainer for several literacy
projects (Egypt)
"Completing the upper intermediate English certificate
at AMIDEAST Alexandria was a big step in my career
development.
The most important skills that I learned were communication
and speech. As I went through the job application
process,
I became aware that my AMIDEAST English certificate
was highly valuable. In almost every interview, the
employer recognized this achievement. My teacher at
AMIDEAST helped prepare me for my job search with
interviewing
and resume-writing skills. Today I enjoy my job and
know the value of my English language training."—Mohamed
Fouad, Recreation Manager at Sheraton El Gouna (Hurgada,
Egypt)
“Your assistance was the cornerstone of my acceptance
at Harvard University.... I have been studying very
hard to enhance my English proficiency to the level
required for such a program. None of this would have
been possible without your guidance and recommendations.”—Mehdi
Bennani (Morocco)
"My courses at AMIDEAST Alexandria helped me to
improve my English and use new vocabulary. I wanted
to expand the English that I already knew. In my courses,
I learned how to use new expressions and vocabulary
correctly. Most important, my writing improved and I
was able to take what I learned with me to work. I enjoyed
learning from the teachers at AMIDEAST because they
were able to expand beyond the textbook lessons."—Azza
Amira Abdel Karim (Alexandria, Egypt)
'"All nine courses I took at AMIDEAST Alexandria
contributed to my personal and career goals. My teachers
had a major influence on my communication and social
skills. Learning American business skills helped me
at work. I am now able to contribute more at work because
of my writing and negotiating skills."—Adel
Mohamed, Account Supervisor at Bank of Cairo (Alexandria,
Egypt)
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
“I am truly thankful for this opportunity to study
abroad. I want to thank Fulbright and AMIDEAST for working
with me and assisting me when I encountered difficulties.
It has been a wonderful experience.”—Naha
Aqlan (Yemen)
"I am glad I have been given the opportunity to be
part of this program and to be a Fulbrighter. I will
continue to be a Fulbrighter in the future. I would
like also to express my deep thanks to the AMIDEAST
staff for all that they did for the Fulbright students."
—Jihad Abdallah (West Bank)
"The Fulbright experience has not only enhanced and
deepened my academic knowledge, but also given me the
opportunity to explore myself and build a stronger me.
The classrooms, labs, and libraries are only the small
stage, but the broader picture includes all the big
and small responsibilities that I've learned how to
deal with in every aspect of my life. The program has
created a better understanding of the academic, cultural
and social texture of the United States and, on the
other hand, it has established better communication
channels between individuals from my country and other
societies." —Lama Youssef (Syria)
Israeli-Arab Scholarship Program
"We had the good fortune to host Habib for his
MBA study in the U.S. We hope he will be the first
of many AMIDEAST scholars at our school. Habib has
been a vital member of our community. He was elected
president of the International Business Association
in the spring semester of his first year... and graduated
Beta Gamma Sigma, an honor reserved to the top 20%
of his graduation class.
"His presence on our campus will clearly have
a lasting effect on everyone with whom he came into
contact.... One of the values Habib brought was his
insistence on raising thoughtful questions . . . that
helped move the school towards finding solutions to
thorny issues.
"We wish Habib and the Israeli-Arab Scholarship
program all the best." —Julie Barefoot, Assistant Dean for Admissions
Emory University
“Personal benefit from the program is threefold.
Firstly, ...I had the chance to receive excellent professional
training in the area of my interest. Secondly, I had
an excellent opportunity to enhance my spoken and written
English.... Thirdly, I was given the opportunity to
interact with students and faculty from all around the
world. My stay in the States provided me with an exceptional
opportunity to learn first-hand about the American culture.”—Dr.
Fadia Nasser, IASP Alumna
Bicommunal Support Program
"AMIDEAST managed to organize everything so great
and professionally in order to provide the best for
us.
In this way, I think that nobody had any concerns about
the trip. Mrs. Harding and the other staff answered
all our questions before we left for the camp and
gave us all the support we needed. The trip to America
was a great experience for me and the things I learned
there will really help me in my future… I
will never forget this experience."—Chistos
Shaelos,
Participant in Bicommunal Youth Camp 2003
Professional Resource Centers
"The training itself was very professional. It met
my expectations and my learning objectives. The overall
experience was great. Both the trainer and the participants
had worked to facilitate the learning process in the
group."—Amany Wadie, Executive Secretary,
Hilton Luxor(Luxor, Egypt)
General
"Throughout the years of its presence in Jordan, AMIDEAST
has played a substantial role in promoting rapprochement
and academic links between Jordanian students and academicians,
on the one hand, and their American counterparts on
the other."
—Walid S. Almaani, President, University of
Jordan
“I was sent by The Lebanese University to pursue
my studies in the United States, and I was able to rely
on AMIDEAST to help me solve the academic as well as
cultural problems that came up during my time there.
Fifteen years later, I’m still reaping the benefits
of this experience both personally and professionally.
My U.S. education had a big impact on my way of thinking,
and I would like to contribute to the strengthening
of U.S.-Lebanese educational bonds.”—Dr.
Nemer Frayha, Director of the Center for Educational
Research and Development, Lebanon; Ph.D. Stanford University
1985, as a participant in the AMIDEAST-administered
Faculty Development Program
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