Anyone who has studied abroad or far from home, knows of the importance to feel and stay connected to their home country. Those abroad seem to have a heightened sense of wanting to stay in-the-know, wanting to keep their culture alive and wanting to perhaps eventually return home with something more to offer. As such, Egypt’s Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs officially launched their ‘Ministry of Emigration Dialogue Center for Egyptian Students Abroad’ (MEDCE) initiative on 31 January, 2021. According to a description provided by the Ministry, “The dialogue center aims to become a focal point of communication between Egyptian students abroad and the Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs. The center will celebrate and provide resources for Egyptian students abroad, highlighting their greatest achievements and providing them with opportunities as well as benefiting from their experience abroad.” With many Egyptian students opting to venture into their studies abroad, it is only natural that some may feel quite lost and may seek some kind of support – whether that be financially or otherwise. The Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs understands the importance of providing Egyptian students abroad with…
Bridging Home and Abroad: Introducing the Dialogue Center for Egyptian Students Abroad
February 2, 2021
