Unveiling the Hijab

Event Center A&B

During the Winter Semester, I was presented with the opportunity to travel to the Middle East and explore a world different than what I had known. Anticipating the trip, I imaged what kind of realm I would find myself stumbling upon. Tainted by the perspectives of the media, I yearned for my own definition of this foreign culture. I found the Middle East to be rich in culture, foods, traditions, people and even an international hub for Business. The consistent calling of Morning Prayer reminded me thats I had stepped into a world that views were unlike my own. Curious if what I was taught was actually true, I found fault in the misperceptions sold to me by politicians and television programs. Evident that physically our cultures had distinctive differences such as attire, skin color, and language; I still found reflections of myself within the Middle East. This trip taught me that everyone is equal regardless of language, color, or religion. A Muslim invited me into the temple and allowed me to absorb their culture on my own terms. This experience has changed my life and how I interact with others, as well as how I see myself in this integrating cultural World.