Is Saudi safe?

In America before I left to teach in Saudi Arabia, friends and family wondered if it’s safe, if I’m scared. I usually told them I was more concerned about teaching false beginner, Saudi students. I…

The visa runs

An iqama is a permanent residency visa for foreigners in Saudi Arabia. None of the teachers in this McGill program have iqamas. We’re all on multiple-entry, business visas. The upside is that these last six months and…

Why we’re here (in Saudi)

There’s been a lot of talk around camp about plans. Where are you going for the break? What are you going to do with the money you save? What are your plans for after Saudi? Most…