Riham Alkousaa
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Opinion
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.
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News & Reports
In Germany, Syrian Refugee Navigates Re-entry Into Higher Education
Immigration status matters for funding and access to educational opportunities.
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News & Reports
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.
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News & Reports
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…
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News & Reports
Pay a Smuggler or Seek a Scholarship?
Some students choose between traveling to Europe as refugees or seeking a place in universities there.
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Opinion
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.
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News & Reports
A Statistical Portrait of Syrian Students’ Frustration
The number of Syrian students seeking scholarships and the number of scholarships available are drastically imbalanced.
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News & Reports
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…
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