Saudi Hospitality

Project for my Curriculum Development class: "Interview one or two people who are involved with curriculum planning or decision making." Then I have to analyze the interview and write a 15 page paper. BORING!

Except, the people I chose to interview are anything but boring.

Mr. and Mrs. Saudi Arabia (their real names are confidential). Mrs. Saudi Arabia is in one of my on-line classes and was more than willing to let me interview her (she has a background in education and administration in her home country).

Today was the interview and the moment I walked in the tiny apartment, I felt as if I were in a foreign country. Beautiful Arabian rugs, burning incense, Arabic calligraphy from the Qur'an on the walls, Arabian decor - it was BEAUTIFUL! I wish I had a picture.



She and her husband were the most generous hosts. Here I was asking THEM a favor and they were treating me like a princess! They served me herbal tea from Saudi Arabia, dates (which I never liked until today), and a delicious variety of Baklava (my absolute favorite dessert ever!) and sent me home with a plate full!

Learning about their culture and education system was also a treat in itself. I was thoroughly impressed and wish I had more opportunities to absorb other cultures here in Kansas. Ma'a as-salaamah!