HCT students on educational trips to seven states

SHARJAH - Over 100 students from both Men's and Women's campuses of the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) will leave on educational trips overseas beginning tomorrow (March 24).

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Published: Thu 23 Mar 2006, 10:16 AM

Last updated: Wed 24 Jul 2024, 3:33 PM

Announcing the details of the forthcoming trips, Dr Farid Ohan, Director of the Sharjah HCT, said at a Press briefing yesterday: “starting March 24 and running through to the end of June 2006, nearly 100 students from the men's and women's campuses will embark on trips to seven countries around the globe. These include Canada, Egypt, England, US, Jordan, South Africa and Australia.”

He disclosed that the participating students will assist in the building of homes with Habitat for Humanity, conduct observerships in hospitals, attend international conferences, make special presentation to government bodies, participate in international competitions, forge links with other educational institutions, participate in leadership development and training, investigate best practices in their fields of study as well as experience the culture and traditions of the many countries visited.


“The overseas initiatives have been funded by both college projects and through donations of several corporate and community partners, he said, disclosing, the total cost of the 10 scheduled trips is estimated around Dh 750,000.”

Some female students from Sharjah Women's College shared their excitement on their one-week trip to Jordan where they will physically assist in the construction of the Habitat for Humanity, first all women built building in Jordan.

Meanwhile, students embarking on their visit to New York in the US, expressed excitement in visiting the Financial Museum and participating in the DOW Jones Presentation and learn how they operate.

Among other trips, the Health Sciences students scheduled to visit a number of Harvard affiliated hospitals in Boston are expected to learn more about stem-cell and bone marrow transplantation and knowledge of requisite support services.


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