Aramco, Saudi's national oil company, has a large compound that hosts thousands of workers (mostly expats from 35 countries!) and its major buildings. We are staying in Steineke Hall for the next few days. While it is secluded from most of Saudi life, it's a comfortable start while we adjust to some of the cultural differences. Also, it's an ideal hub to visit the multiple Aramco sites we will visit. Pictured here are: (1) a few friends, Martha from L.A. and Worth from Baton Rouge (2) an example of a bilingual sign..very common in the compound (3) a billboard promoting recycling--a recent initiative by Aramco.
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Sol-
Sounds like you're having a great time already. My questions will probably be answered throughout your blogs and/or towards the end of your trip.
1. If you had to choose ONE, what is the biggest difference you saw/experienced?
2. What kind of advantages do Americans have over the people in SA? And vice versa?
3. The US media portrays SA in numerous ways. Do you think they (the media) do a decent job of showing the "truth" about SA?
4. What are the biggest lessons you'd like to bring home to your students at OJH?
Have a wonderful time...soak it all in.
YEG
p.s. Whose humor do you appreciate more...J.D. or Turk?
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