The first month we have been here has been all about learning to work together. We are 31 nationalities represented here on the Dubai campus and it has been nuts dealing with everyone's competencies, cultures, varying degrees of English comprehension, etc. I must also mention that out of 120 students, there are 53 Indian students. The word Whoa comes to mind. They are very competitive and have issues and/or worries about not being heard in class. Thus, they will often shout over one another, not really listening to the others point because they're developed idea MUST be shared with the class. This then creates a weird tangent in the discussion. Alas, we are working on it. The pictures here are of a classic team building exercise where students have to come together and build a structure, with very certain parameters, as well as very specific directions on when your building times can be started. It was a great lesson in carefully reading and following the objectives directions. Many thanks to our wonderful professors.
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