Cultural Activities
Tours and Trips
The program offers its students a wide range of one-day short tours and overnight long trips inside and outside Cairo. These tours and/or trips are considered part of the program and are either fully funded or partially subsidized by the department depending on the nature of the trip in terms of length and destination.
Short tours are one-day journeys carried out during weekends to sites of historical attraction inside and nearby Cairo. Such tours are fully funded by the department with no cost incurred by the student. Short/one-day tours include but are not limited to, Giza pyramids and Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Museum, Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo.
A long trip is typically for three to four nights, and the cost is partially subsidized by the department with the minimum cost incurred by the student. Long trips may include Upper Egypt (Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel), the Red Sea Governorate (Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam), Sinai (St. Catherine Monastery and Sharm Al-Sheikh) and the North Coast (Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh and Siwa Oasis).
All tours are organized in coordination with the AUC Travel Office to ensure the maintenance of AUC standards as well as the best travel package in terms of pricing, guidance, transportation, accommodation and service.
End of Semester Party
At the end of each semester, the department organizes a party for its students to exhibit their different talents through a variety of activities such as reading famous Arabic poetry, acting, singing and dancing. It is an event where students mingle with their instructors and staff while enjoying the delicious treats and food offered.
ALIN E-Magazine
To encourage students to refine their writing skills, ALIN produces a student e-magazine that is supervised by an ALI instructor. The magazine displays all levels of writing from elementary through advanced, and students are encouraged to contribute to it. At the end of the semester, a writing contest is held and prizes are awarded to the best contributors.
Below are the links to the latest issues of بالعربى e-magazine.
Summer Learners Cultural Activities
Tours and Long Weekend Trip
The program offers free half-day tours on Saturdays to the most memorable tourist places inside Cairo. These tours are always guided by professional English-speaking tour guides who provide assistance and information on cultural and historical sites and respond to questions. A long weekend subsidized trip is also offered to one of Egypt’s coastal cities.
Community Engagement
ALIS students meet with Egyptian children to give them a taste of different aspects of their countries and help them get a glimpse of life in these countries. ALIS students will teach children a famous song and dance, and prepare a famous recipe from their country to eat with the children. The benefit of this activity is that students have to speak in Arabic with the children in a comfortable environment with no one observing.
Calligraphy
Our program offers weekly Arabic calligraphy classes taught by experienced experts. Students will explore and learn various calligraphy fonts and styles prevalent throughout the Arab world. By the end of the summer program, participants will have the opportunity to create personalized pieces, such as signs, names and proverbs, written in their own beautifully crafted calligraphy.
Reading in Quran
Our program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in the Quran through guided reading and recitation. We go beyond simply reading the text, fostering a deeper understanding of the verses' meanings and the context behind their revelation. We provide a supportive and respectful learning environment, encouraging questions and enhancing a deeper engagement with the Quran.
Music and Singing
Students are introduced to the rich sounds of traditional Arabic instruments, exploring their unique tones and techniques. Through singing classic Egyptian folk songs, students explore the essence of Egyptian culture, experiencing the enduring rhythms and melodies of its heritage.
Cooking sessions:
The program offers cooking sessions and immerses in the vibrant flavors of Egypt! They explore traditional Egyptian recipes, cook delicious meals together in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy the experience while listening to classic Egyptian songs. It is a truly authentic and enjoyable dining experience.
End of Semester Party
A party celebrates the end of the summer session. Students participate in the party in a variety of capacities, reading poetry. Singing well-known songs, playing instruments, acting and dancing. Extracurricular lessons are offered for free throughout the summer to train students to engage in this event.
Cultural Activities
