fotos&butterflies
Canadian looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 19 August 2012
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king saud university - any teachers from there? by twistinpatty
:)Hi can anyone tell me what it is like at king saud university teaching english? i have just been offered a job with them and would like to know specifically what the female accommodation is like? are there any recreational facilities at the ...
With regard to your second question, Katelol, that is none of your business.Ummm....a man walking in on you while undressed is a serious allegation. You shared that info about yourself, so it's fair to ask what did about it. Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
.... western compounds cost a fortune to live in, people (me included) are will to pay the price to get what we see as a bit of home style normality.How much more expensive are they for singles? Can EFL teachers be able to afford to live in western ... Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
I want to live in a western compound exactly because of my Islamic beliefs: We are all equal We all have our own choices to make No one has the right to judge me and what I do I have no right to judge anyone else Be nice to your neighbors. ... Read More
AETG by mscaffiene
Hi everyone, I'm new to this page and urgently need some help. I've been offered a job by AETG teaching at Princess Nora University in Riyadh. I've not read very good things about this company and was wondering if any one working with them just now ...
I have a feeling AETG is slightly worse than SBC. I like to know the answer too. (Already declined AETG.) Read More
king saud university - any teachers from there? by twistinpatty
:)Hi can anyone tell me what it is like at king saud university teaching english? i have just been offered a job with them and would like to know specifically what the female accommodation is like? are there any recreational facilities at the ...
wth!!! see this is why I want to live in a compound. ridiculous! Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
...I was asked if I am muslim because of being in hijab....but they rented to me anyway.Interesting I love the fact that I get to choose who sees me...and Im certainly not going to subject my view on to anyone else. Why would I???Exactly. That's ... Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
Thanks Sushi. Appreciate your thoughts. Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
Honestly, it's the same here. People stare at you, politely smile. Uncomfortable around you because you look different. When they get to know you, sometimes you hear "oooh, you're not what I expected"...not so uncommon to get this type of response ... Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
I wonder if you guys socialize (muslims & non-muslims)? I grew up in Canada & the US for over two decades. I've lived on university campuses, buildings, neighborhoods where I lived among a diverse group of people. I have tatooed friends...friends ... Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
I'm not talking about you btw. aaah it's 4am! Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
I don't agree with anyone imposing rules that infringe an individual way of life. Why would I expect anything different than where I'm coming from??? I'm for freedom of lifestyle. I know I will get that in a compound (western & all female). I ... Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
thanks! def. need to do my research. Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
Thanks Sushi. Do you think many western compounds have the no hijab rule? Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!! by fotos&butterflies
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ...
It's disheartening to know that not only do I have to worry about Saudi's harsh impositions but also from fellow expats. Maybe I'm wasting my time looking into KSA. am I ready to feel this isolated? Read More
No Hijab in a Western Compound??!!
..sooo....let me get this straight. I'm not allowed to reside in a Western compound even though I'm from a Western country and wear the hijab? I enjoy the freedom of hijab in the US & Canada...but the rules are different inside the compounds? I ... Read More