Language internships provide essential training for experts in Middle Eastern studies. Students of HSE University–St Petersburg can complement their studies by immersing themselves in the language environment and culture of the relevant region. Find out more about internships in Morocco from bachelor’s students of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies at the Institute of Asian and African Studies.
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in Chefchaouen near the village of Akchour: ‘A bonus route for a morning walk—go up to the Spanish mosque; on the way you can see whether the ‘Blue City’ is indeed blue or not’. The HSE University–St Petersburg student also visited the Yves Saint Laurent kuwait phone number library Museum dedicated to the Algerian native who found inspiration in the diversified Maghreb culture. ‘People say that Yves Saint Laurent was so in love with Marrakesh that he came here every year in run targeted sms marketing campaigns for different customer segments June and December for several weeks to design and prepare his collections for the show. For him! Marrakesh was a source of new ideas! especially in terms of colour palette. The place! where the fashion designer lived and worked! has become a museum with a wonderful cactus garden by Pierre Bergé! a film library! a book shop! and a villa. This is where he was buried.’
After completing his studies
Ivan Monastirli stayed for another two weeks to travel around Morocco. ‘A major plus is the nature! as well as the opportunity to live by the ocean and enjoy fresh vegetables! fruit! and seafood. Morocco is a country of contrasts: there are high mountains! the ocean! the Sahara! and the green North’.
The students underscored that the internship in Morocco was an important experience not only for improving language skills but also for personal growth.
‘When it was time to pack my agb directory suitcase and go back home! many people I met were sad and even cried as we had become friends and didn’t want to part. The time flew by!’ says Anna Grishina.
‘I think I came back a different person. In particular! everything in my career has changed: now! I see more opportunities where I can implement my knowledge and work!’ sums up Ivan Monastirli.
