Happy Eid
Happy Eid every one and Eid Mubarak. Today is a good day in Anglesey, sunny but a bit cold. I took the kids today to “The Fun Centre” in Caernarfon. They did not go to school, because I wanted them to celebrate the Eid. Its a holiday today in most Muslim countries but not in here the UK. This is my third Eid outside Kuwait (my home). I’m getting used it to it, although I miss being with my family- mom, dad and the rest. The atmosphere is fantastic up there. I spoke to mom (who is in Brighton with my sister) and I congratulated her. I also spoke to my family in Kuwait. My wife and Amina remained at home, because i think its too early for them to leave the house, for one thing its cold and my wife is still tired. Its worth to mention that the number of Kuwaiti students is increasing here at Bangor University in North Wales. Last year we were only 6 students. This year there are almost 13 students. I guess people in Kuwait started to get familiar about Bangor, as it was not known for the majority before. I also find the relationship between the Kuwaiti students warm and strong. Every one seems to care for, help and respect the other. Sometimes being far away from home makes the the students care for their own people.
I have a suggestion for the National Union of Kuwaiti Students officials in London, to consider establishing a student representative for the Kuwaiti students in North Wales, as the number is increasing each year.It would be very helpful for both the students and the Union. I would like to suggest for the Kuwait Cultural Office-Kuwait to improve their web site and add more services and guides for the students. The thing that I have noticed here in UK – for example- , when a new student arrives (including myself), he/she has to find his rights/benefits from older student (that if he knows one) ! The Kuwaiti government provided services for its students, but no one knows them unless you ask or you are being told. I think it would be a better idea if they provide these information on their website or print them in hard copies.
Thoughts from a Kuwaiti student living abroad
