If you told me a year ago that Africa was my third continent I have visited, I would have thought you were crazy. Even though Morocco had a very coastal, French-Spanish vibe, it offered a very humbling, refreshing, perspective on life outside of the U.S. unlike Europe. It is easy to get caught up in…

They decided to save the best for last and put ANDD the final site visit destination on the list. The ride there felt like the Super Bowl, giving me butterflies as I was walking into the building. Overall, I was very proud of our group for the questions we asked, and also our answers to…

I really enjoyed the AI discussion we had today in class because I think it is very important to talk about its pros and cons. If we avoid the tool, not to be too cynical, it will ultimately consume us and take over everything we currently control. The use of AI is an ongoing skill…

Farah’s entrepreneurship talk taught me a couple important lessons that I will carry with me throughout my business journey. Farah’s entrepreneurial journey is very impressive, so I truly value all of her words of advice. Her first message is to start NOW. I think this is awesome advice because we spend too much time thinking…

The Anou Cooperative and the women’s cooperative ultimately have the same goal – to help women gain more independence and control of their work. Both give women a way to transfer their skills into potential financial freedom through selling them, and actually being a part of the business rather than standing on the sidelines. They…

Shawn, Blake, Niko, and I catching a ride from the plaza back to the hotel. What you don’t see is our driver getting out of the car in the middle of the road to pick up a straggler. A classic picture of the souks in Marrakech. My honest review is it felt geared towards tourists…

Today was not my groups site visit day, however, my time spent at Stargate and Technopark was extremely informational and well spent. Throughout the Stargate visit, I noticed several common themes in the work being done when comparing my company, ANDD. Stargate’s mission was focused on giving startups the support and resources they need to…

Today felt like I was back in the American again. My day started off pretty normal to my current morning routine, wake up, eat some mslooqs (hard-boiled eggs), and navigate the streets to the CCCL. I take a new path everyday. After class a couple of my friends and I went and bought a basketball…

Compared to other African and Middle Eastern countries, Moroccan women appear to have more freedom in how they dress and present themselves publicly than I initially thought. Before arriving, I expected to only be able to see a sliver of their eyes, dressing more conservatively in public settings. Instead, I noticed a wide range of…

I would prefer to learn a new language because it opens up more doors than just bargaining on a random street. Arguably one of the most beautiful things in life is when two people that come from different parts of the world and look completely opposite communicate with each other through the same language fluidly….

By AI: Life in Rabat moves at a calm but steady rhythm that blends modern city life with deep tradition. In the mornings, people fill the cafés for espresso and msemen while trams carry students and workers through the city toward offices, universities, and markets. The streets feel cleaner and quieter than many large cities,…