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Category: Dubai, Fall 2015
I was lucky enough to be awarded a scholarship to study in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the fall semester of 2015. This was my first foray into Middle Eastern culture and an absolutely unforgettable experience.
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UAE: Miscellaneous Dubai
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Abu Dhabi: Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque
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Dubai: Miracle Garden
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Dubai: Medinat Jumeirah
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Dubai: Heritage Village
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Dubai: Al Bastakiya and Dubai Museum
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Dubai: Desert Safari
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Dubai: Exploring Sharjah
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Dubai: Ibn Battuta Mall
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa
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Dubai: Homesickness and disillusionment
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Dubai: Snorkelling in Fujairah
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Dubai: Kayaking in the Abu Dhabi Mangroves
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Dubai: Nutella Bar and Dubai Mall
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Dubai: Traversing the Textile Souq
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Dubai: Dinner by the Marina
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Dubai: Old Dubai Dinner Cruise
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Dubai: Kayaking the Palm Jumeirah
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Dubai: Baseline observations.
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