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Our emerging Arabic program helps Arabic learners at Loyola find connections between classroom learning experience and multiple investments of Arabic as applied to their own worlds. Students celebrate their ability to own their Arabic learning as it fits their needs and enjoy discovering opportunities in which Arabic helps them in diverse personal contexts.

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Learning Arabic @ Loyola: A Non-Arab’s Journey  for Spiritual Growth

Learning Arabic @ Loyola: A Non-Arab’s Journey for Spiritual Growth

September 11th, 2023

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu (May the Peace and Blessings of God be showered onto you)! My name is Nasar Qureshi, and I am a recent graduate from Loyola University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Throughout my time at Loyola, I double-majored in Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience and Biology, while minoring in Islamic Studies and Arabic […]


In Arabic, “I can speak to my Grandmother for the first time in my life!”

In Arabic, “I can speak to my Grandmother for the first time in my life!”

March 15th, 2021

My name is Elizabeth and I’m a sophomore majoring in Global & International Studies and learning Arabic at Loyola. I had a conversation with my grandparents, the other day. A real conversation, we did not say much to each other, but I could tell how much it meant to them. They asked me how school […]


Reconstructing Love With Refugees @ Camp Eleonas in Athens!

Reconstructing Love With Refugees @ Camp Eleonas in Athens!

February 16th, 2021

My Name is Elise D’Amico and I am a PhD candidate at the Department of Political Science (Global Politics) with my dissertation specializing in the link between climate and conflict through migration. In the Summer of 2019, I visited Istanbul, Turkey and Athens, Greece. I went to Istanbul to attend a conference on migration and […]


Islamic Art, Architecture & Awakening in Al-Andalus !

Islamic Art, Architecture & Awakening in Al-Andalus !

February 1st, 2021

As-salaam alaykum. My name is Ibrahim, and I am a sophomore here at Loyola. I am pursuing a double major in Biology and Information Technology with a minor in Arabic, with the goal of becoming a dentist. I am currently in Arabic 104, and hope that I can continue to elevate my communication and understanding […]


East is East & West is West, but the Twain CAN Meet

East is East & West is West, but the Twain CAN Meet

October 5th, 2020

My name is Myah Wells and I am a rising junior at Loyola. I am a double major in psychology and Spanish and a double minor in psychology of crime and justice and Arabic. I knew before I even started college that I wanted to study abroad. I started looking into programs and originally thought […]


Boston to Dublin: Flying with Arabic!

Boston to Dublin: Flying with Arabic!

March 30th, 2020

My name is Michael Ghiloni and I am a junior at Loyola majoring in Global and International Studies with a minor in Arabic Language and Culture. Over this past winter break, I was able to share my passion for Arabic with an unexpected individual. I had just boarded a plane en route to Boston on […]


Love Under Siege

Love Under Siege

February 21st, 2020

marHaba! My name is Nida Hameed and I am a senior here at Loyola. I’m currently in 104 class, minoring in Arabic language and Culture and I recently attended a Palestinian Mock Wedding held by the SJP chapter at Loyola. It was amazing to see the culture and history I was surrounded with. The theme of […]


Mansaf- A Jordanian Dish of Hospitality

Mansaf- A Jordanian Dish of Hospitality

April 15th, 2019

 My name is Amy and I am a third-year Loyola student with a double major in Political Science and Global and International Studies, and a minor in Arabic Language and Culture. My dad is originally from Madaba, Jordan, and my mom is from Kazmierza Wielka, Poland.  I’m happy to share a blog on a special […]


Arabic & Quran: A Transformative Experience!

Arabic & Quran: A Transformative Experience!

March 22nd, 2019

My name is Aliya Syed. I am a Human Services major with minors in Arabic and Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. Over winter break, I attended an Intensive Knowledge Retreat; part of the Annual Muslim American Society and Islamic Circle of North America (MAS-ICNA) Convention. This unique opportunity created a two day intensive knowledge experience […]


Palestinian Culture Night: A Passion for Arabic

Palestinian Culture Night: A Passion for Arabic

February 6th, 2019

marHaba! My name is Nida Hameed and I am currently an Arabic student in my junior year here at Loyola. I recently attended a Palestinian Culture Night that was held on campus and I was marveled at the amount of culture and history I was surrounded by. The culture shined through the performances, food, decorations, […]