Eighth Edition: April 17, 2015
Featured Member: Mark Berlin '13
My name is Mark Berlin and I graduated from Elon in December of 2013. I majored in Political Science and had the opportunity to study Arabic in Muscat, Oman, and Rabat, Morocco. Currently, I am in the MA program and Islamic and Middle Eastern Affairs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As students of Arabic know, it is one the of hardest languages in the world. The grammar, new sounds, and words provide immense challenges for English speakers who want to learn Arabic. However, the difficulty of the language is also accompanied with immense beauty. This is why I love Arabic. It is an absolutely wonderful language - which through practice and devotion provides extremely rewarding benefits for students. Following my time in Jerusalem, I hope to continue my Arabic studies and use my knowledge of the language to pursue a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies. Good luck Arabic students!