Amman-21 September 2014
The School of Languages at German Jordanian University organized a welcoming meeting for the German students who will study the Arabic language at the university for five months.
The 23 students are studying Oriental or Islamic Studies at Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Leipzig University, Philipp University of Marburg and many others. Some of whom have received a scholarship by the DAAD, others are coming to Amman at their own expense. In former years, the DAAD scholarship program supported studies in Cairo and has been transferred to Amman for the first time this year.
The President of the GJU Prof. Natheer Abu-Obeid welcomed all students, and emphasized that our language is the most important part of our being, quoting for Martin Heidegger: “Language is the house of Being”.
He further said that students are in a mission of learning the Arabic language and challenging obstacles, until they will be able to connect with the Jordanian people and make sense of their experiences in their home country.
Prof Abu-Obeid promised all students that the university will work hard on the Arabic Language and Culture program to make it a sustainable center at the university and to achieve another success story of the GJU, as it always considered itself a gateway of cultures –bridging to Europe and especially to Germany.
For his part Prof. Anton Mangstl, the Vice-President for International Affairs, gave a brief about the university; its schools, majors and programs and in particular the German exchange year. He also urged the students to learn about the culture in Jordan and make friends, wishing them a comfortable stay.
Mr. Matthias Wehler, from the German Embassy pointed out that GJU is a distinguished successful story between the two countries and always mentioning in all official meetings between Germany and the Kingdom as an outstanding project.
The meeting which took place at Darat Othman Bdeir was attended by the Vice President of GJU , the dean of Student Affairs, and the Director of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) office in Amman who spoke about the DAAD, the scholarships and the study programs they offer, inviting students to visit the office for further information.