Blog: Kennelly ’21 Aims to Become Fluent in Arabic During Year Abroad in Jordan

The international studies major is studying abroad at The University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan

September 3rd, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Matthew Kennelly ‘21

Hometown: Garden City, New York

Areas of study: International studies major

Studying abroad at: The University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan

Duration: Full academic year

Why Jordan? “I’ve always felt that learning and achieving fluency in Arabic is a great way to create exciting professional and post-graduate opportunities. By truly immersing myself in the language and the culture, I hope to do just that. Also, Amman is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty to do!”

Read Matthew’s blog.

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