Riham Alkousaa
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A Syrian Professor Restarts His Career in Germany
Kamal Al Haj was a popular and progressive dean of media studies at Damascus University, but chose to move to Germany to expand his professional horizons.
A Mexican-Syrian Friendship Sparks a Refugee Program
Two men who met in Iraq have begun helping Syrians study in Mexico, showing how middle-income countries can respond to the refugee crisis.
Palestinian Roots, Syrian Home, U.S. Destination
A young writer makes a leap of faith turning down British and European scholarships, and heads for New York City.
In Germany, Syrian Refugee Navigates Re-entry Into Higher Education
Immigration status matters for funding and access to educational opportunities.
Integrating Syrians: A Discussion in Germany
At a meeting in Berlin, speakers discussed how young Syrians might find their way to education and employment in Europe.
Damascus University Seeks to Combat Forged Degrees
Damascus University is taking steps to protect its diplomas amid a recent increase in fake credentials among Syrian refugees, some of whom did not graduate from the institution.
Pay a Smuggler or Seek a Scholarship?
Some students choose between traveling to Europe as refugees or seeking a place in universities there.
One Syrian-Palestinian’s Quest for a Master’s Degree
A student’s attempt to get a master’s degree shows the obstacles blocking refugees from reaching their educational goals.
A Statistical Portrait of Syrian Students’ Frustration
The number of Syrian students seeking scholarships and the number of scholarships available are drastically imbalanced.
Amid the Destruction of Syrian Antiquities, Some Restoration
Archaeologists, regardless of their politics, are trying to stabilize and restore the rich remnants of Syria’s heritage damaged in the country’s conflict.
