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maria1001
Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 28
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: University of Hargeisa, Somaliland |
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Does anyone have any information about or experience with the University of Hargeisa in Somaliland? Thank you in advance. |
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Zajko
Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 130 Location: No Fixed Address :)
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Not directly regarding teaching positions there, though I've spent time in Hargeisa and visited the university campus there in the not-so-distant past. I know they are trying to expand and develop rapidly in (from what I saw) a difficult and severely underfunded environment which would be both fascinating, and an extreme challenge to work in. You may already know all (or indeed far more than) that, but if you do want any general info regarding the city (or university), feel free to PM me. |
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maria1001
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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I don�t have enough posts to PM yet - my question is, how safe is it there? Thanks |
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Zajko
Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 130 Location: No Fixed Address :)
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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In all honesty, it's not entirely safe: or not entirely safe to live freely in. The only other Westerners I came across in the city were UN or NGO personnel staying in one of two large, well-guarded hotels. The elections last year were cancelled due to unrest and re-scheduled for 2012. No guarantee there won't be further problems or that what's occurring in Somalia and Puntland won't spill over, as it has at times in the past. As Somaliland is unrecognised by the UN as a state, there are no embassies there and thus limited help or support if you get into difficulties of any kind. The airport is a nightmare - not even any electricity when I went through - and getting in or out by land involves a 24-hour 4wd road-trip across the desert to Djibouti or a truck-ride over appalling roads into Ethiopia. The people were incredibly friendly and working at the university would no doubt be a culturally fascinating experience, but unless you're well-travelled, self-confident and experienced in living and working in challenging developing-world environments, it might be best to look elsewhere. |
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maria1001
Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 28
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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I think I�m up for the challenge. I�ve worked in India, Mexico and South America. It does sound absolutely fascinating! Thanks again for your input. |
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scjw
Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 19 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hi - I am up for the challenge too! I would like to know more about the University and teaching in Somaliland. Please PM or email me: [email protected]
Thanks |
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Nadan
Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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The best person to speak to is the Course Coordinator for the English Language Department.: [email protected]
I was offered a job with them a few weeks back, but unfortunately had to turn it down due to personal circumstances. |
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UOH
Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Hargeisa, Somalia
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:38 am Post subject: |
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The new email for the program is [email protected] |
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