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Study Abroad in Rabat!

Morocco is a gateway to the Arab world and beyond. A meeting point for civilizations and continents situated on the northwest tip of Africa, contemporary Morocco, with its 35 million people, is a unique mixture of Middle Eastern, African, and European cultures. Students will have the opportunity to experience life in a Muslim country while exploring the distinct society and traditions of the Maghreb. Morocco's political, social, economic and historical experiences will challenge students' preconceptions about Islam, democracy, development, ethnicity and modernity.

The AU Abroad program is located in the country's capital city of Rabat. Students will earn a full semester of academic credit through academic study at Morocco's premier academic institution, Mohammed V University, and through intensive language study in both Modern Standard Arabic and colloquial Moroccan Arabic. Special activities such as academic excursions to other parts of Morocco, community service with Moroccan institutions, cultural events, and a homestay with a Moroccan family will complement formal studies. The program will be managed in partnership with AMIDEAST (America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc), a U.S. private, non-profit organization that has been operating in Morocco since 1979. AMIDEAST/Rabat will provide a full range of academic and other support services, and students will have access to the AMIDEAST facilities that include a well-equipped computer center.

The application deadline for study in Morocco for the fall term is February 15. Spring applications are due October 1. Enrollment in this program is especially limited for the spring 2010 term.