Wanna be Higher Education Minister: Junior

Barack Obama's challenge is to be contemplated on by the undergraduates, said Adam Abdullah, a junior, Arabic Leaning Institute, in an interview.

 Resalah: How do you evaluate higher education in Saudi Arabia?

Adam: I see that it is progressing particularly at the King Saud University (KSU). The KSU is of big potentials; it has the biggest libraries in the Middle East, and offers matchless services Saudi-wide: internet access at dormitories, national newspapers are free of charge, etc.

Resalah: Did you speak Arabic before coming here?

Adam: Yes, I did. I learned Arabic in Kenya, and joined the Arabic learning Institute at KSU where my Arabic was upskilled. Now, praise be to Allah I speak good Arabic.

Resalah: What is the standard of Arabic teaching in your country?

Adam: It is not bad; few people do care about learning it. 

 Resalah: Do you have any Saudi students?

Adam:  No, I do not.

Resalah: What are you looking forward to be?

Adam: I want to be an Islamic caller in my country and a minister of higher education.

Resalah: Since you are from Kenya, what do you think about Barack Obama, the USA president-elect?

Adam: Nothing is impossible. His challenge is an example to be followed up by the undergraduates; they should know that they should work hard. 

Resalah: A final word to the newspaper?

Adam: I thank the KSU for giving us a room to voice our feelings.