Trine hosts leadership camp for UAE students

July 02, 2019

A group of nine female students from the United Arab Emirates spent two weeks on the Trine University campus, taking part in the university’s first Summer Leadership Academy for students from that country.

The students, who left July 28, attend United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the country’s oldest university, serving more than 15,000 students. Eissa Alremeithi, Ph.D., a faculty member in the College of Business and Economics at UAEU, served as the lead chaperone for the trip.

They came to Trine to build their English skills and master teaching and leadership techniques presented by Trine faculty. They also learned about culture in the United States through activities outside of class.

“I enjoyed the diverse activities with students of different nationalities,” said UAEU student Shaima Ali Alketbi. “I received useful information to improve communication and language skills, as well as abundant information on leadership and its impact on the individual and society.”

"Trine University provided great courses about the English language and the multiple skills of leadership,” said UAEU student Reem Alhajri. “It was very helpful for students, especially undergraduates. They also provided a great opportunity to visit locations around the city of Angola.”

University officials were impressed with the students who took part in the program, and hope it expands in future years.

“These young women from the UAE, many of whom had never traveled abroad, were truly impressive … and so much fun!” said David Colbert, executive director of Trine’s Office of International Services. “They took full advantage of each and every opportunity to participate and learn, whether engaging in the classroom at Trine, bowling, playing tennis, paddling kayaks down the Pigeon River or exploring museums in Chicago. We have been very pleased with the launch of the Summer Leadership Academy, and hope that it is the first of many to come in the future.”

 “I feel so privileged to have been a part of such a journey for the students, and cannot wait to hear about what life will be like for them when they return home,” said Mari McHenry, director of international community services at Trine.

Top photo: The students from United Arab Emirates University pose with Kelly Trusty, Ph.D., who taught one of the sessions for the Summer Leadership Academy.

  • Meeting with the President

    Meeting with the President - From left, Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., Trine University president; Eissa Alremeithi, Ph.D., lead chaperone from United Arab Emirates University; and David Colbert, executive director of Trine's Office of International Services.

  • Awards

    Awards - The students from United Arab Emirates University hold the certificates they received for completing the Summer Leadership Academy.

  • Powell

    Powell - Danny Powell, Ph.D., left, teaches one of the sessions in the Summer Leadership Academy.

  • Tennis

    Tennis - The UAEU students pose with Trine University staff after playing tennis in the ARC.

  • Flag

    Flag - The UAEU students were excited to find their nation's flag in the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center.

  • Kayak

    Kayak - One of the UAEU students paddles a kayak on the Pigeon River near Mongo.

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