Author Archives: Sarah Jillian
The Right Way to Pour Mint Tea: Meeting a Moroccan Family in France
On a weekend trip we took while staying in Toulouse to a small town called Moissac, we met two Moroccan workers currently living in France. The pair had previously spent 12-13 years living and working in Spain but made their … Continue reading →
What’s in a name? : Immigrant Identities
Abu Olinto Sebastián ibn Mateo ibn Juan ibn Isaac alkurtubi alubedi algarnati ashibani alkutubi The words above are not a random string of words; they are one person’s name. This name represents a combination of both Hebrew and Arabic naming practices … Continue reading →
Realizations in Rabat
Our lectures in Rabat were held in the heart of the Medina, at the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning (CCCL). Over our five day stay, the lecture I enjoyed the most was by Professor Abdelhay Moudden of Mohammed V who spoke … Continue reading →