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On Wednesday 24 April 2019, EDU-SYRIA graduates joined the annual career fair at the German Jordanian University (GJU). EDU-SYRIA project continuously tries to support the Syrian refugees by encouraging all the project’s graduates to participate in the GJU job fair, which aimed to introduce the students to the Jordanian industrial companies, and give them the chance to interact with companies representatives, and discussed with them the potential job opportunities and internships. After the job fair, EDU-SYRIA team discussed over lunch with the graduated students the employment opportunities and after graduation future plans.
Amman. On April 18th, 2018, EDU-SYRIA team held the seventh Quarterly Management meeting at Luminus Technical University College (LTUC) to discuss the Programmes’ progress. The dean of the LTUC, Dr. Ayman Magableh welcomed the president of the German Jordanian University and the Director of EDU-SYRIA Programme Prof. Dr. Manar Fayyad, and EDU-SYRIA Management team. Prof. Fayyad opened the meeting by thanking LTUC and Dr. Ayman Magableh for the generous hosting, stressing the importance of the valuable relationship between the project and LTUC. In his welcome note, Dr. Ayman expressed LTUC readiness to continue supporting the Project and Syrian refugee students. …
On Sunday 14 April 2019, The Deputy manager of EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis “Madad”, Ms.Danielle Keulen, visited EDU SYRIA at Luminus Technical University College and opened the EDU SYRIA corner. The EDU SYRIA corner is a study area designated for the program students (almost 500) at Luminus Technical University University (LTUC) to study and gather, thus the facility is equipped with 16 laptops and a library available for all EDU SYRIA students. During the event, Ms.Danielle Keulen along with EDU-SYRIA team and LTUC Dean joined a roundtable discussion with a group of Syrian and …
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, A delegation from the University of Reykjavik in Iceland visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) to meet EDU SYRIA Team and discuss the possible cooperation. During the meeting, the delegation listened to a presentation about EDU-SYRIA message, goal, and achievements. the delegation was also introduced to “My story” initiative, that aims to give voice to Syrian refugees and vulnerable jordanian students of the program. The President of the University of Reykjavik, Dr. Ari Jonsson, expressed his admiration for EDU SYRIA and praised the achievements the program has done so far. A group of the program …
EDU-SYRIA Social work students at German Jordanian University meet with EDU-SYRIA management team, Dean of the School of Applied Humanities and Languages Prof. Dr. Alaaldeen Alhalhouli, and the Head of Department Social Work Prof. Dr. Christine Hildebrandt, to discuss the challenges they face in their studies and explore the possible solutions. After the meeting, The Dean of the SAHL together with the Head of Department Social Work handed over certificates to EDU-SYRIA students who worked with the DAAD Project “Higher Education Dialogue” (HED). A project team of 20 students and teachers from Germany, Jordan and Lebanon (University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), German Jordanian …
“I believe that the hardest beginnings have the best endings” I believe that the hardest beginnings have the best endings. I grew up with no father and lived 3 km away from my school. I walked under the rain on many occasions when one day I got into an accident that left me crippled for two years. After three operations, I was able to walk again and resume my studies. I graduated from secondary school with an average of 78. Because of my desire to study chemistry, I enrolled at Furat University in the northeastern part of Syria. In my …
“A traditional life was not my goal since I wanted to place an imprint in this world even if it takes time” Ambition, a goal and support are the motivational words that helped me in achieving my dream. In addition, my mother’s ongoing support and encouragement helped me in holding onto my dream. A traditional life was not my goal, since I wanted to place an imprint in this world even if it takes time. I was raised in a simple family where I was the eldest among my sisters. As the eldest, it was my responsibility to be a …
“It is such a beautiful thing to go after your goal” I am a young strong-willed girl who dreams of a prosperous future. My dream during my school years was to attain a university degree in the field of Nursing. I saw Nursing as a humane field but this changed as my vision and dream became bigger. When I completed my Bachelor Degree in Nursing, I reached my dream of working as a responsible nurse caring for patients. After working for two years, I began to aspire to evolve myself. Therefore, I decided to further complete my higher education in …
“It made me regain hope after it was buried with the ruins back in my country” The war has crushed my ambitions and closed all the doors in my face. Therefore, I moved to Jordan to ensure my family lives a safer life. I hold a diploma in Mechatronic Engineering in the field of car mechanics from Damascus University. When I arrived to Jordan I tried to work in my field but failed. As a result, I was forced to work in another field which I am good at. I worked for a gas station where I washed cars and …
“Despite all obstacles I never lost hope” The first change in my life was when my family decided to move from Ramtha and live in a village. During my secondary years, I was shocked to learn that my family was unable to pay for my university education. This dream never left my side, I was determined to continue my higher education. After three years I was able to find someone to fund me and therefore I was indebted to this person. To be part of a family where no one has a university degree is a challenge in itself. I …
