Student Exchange

Tariq Ziad Al-Haj Ibrahim

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Nature of participation: Traveling for training in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, specifically to the city of Erbil. Erbil is a wonderful city in every respect, characterized by its significant urban development and, most wonderfully, the kindness, hospitality, and hospitality of its people. The trip included a cultural exchange, where we learned about Kurdish culture, customs, and traditions. We also learned some of the Kurdish language and learned about their ongoing struggle and history for freedom, as well as their love for the Palestinian people.

Scientific and practical experience: The educational aspect included visits to the laboratories of the College of Technology and the College of Engineering. These laboratories contained some equipment not available at our university, and we conducted some experiments on them, such as the digital lab, the PLC lab, the sensor lab, and the renewable energy lab. We benefited greatly from these labs.

Other activities: We visited several historical sites in Erbil, such as the historic Erbil Citadel, Al-Manara Park, and Sami Abdulrahman Park. We also went on trips to the summer resorts of Kurdistan, namely Barazan Village and Amadiya, in addition to some recreational areas. We visited the Kurdistan Regional Student Union Council and met with the advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, which enabled us to exchange cultures and experiences. During these visits, we formed new friendships with teachers and some representatives of the Kurdistan Regional Student Union Council. Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to those who made and facilitated this wonderful trip, and I also thank the friends I made there for everything they provided. This trip was one of those journeys that hold beautiful and unforgettable memories.