For the next two years, I will be traveling throughout the middle east with home base in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. While pursuing a Master’s Degree in Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), I will make an attempt through this website to keep friends and family in the loop with interesting stories, experiences, and pictures of the new life I lead as they arise.
Bare with the inconsistent entries, as those of you who know me (or have traveled with me) know that I’m a much bigger fan of living life than recording it.
Enjoy. Comment. Don’t Complain About The Heat.
-Eric.
Congrats Eric!!!! We are all soooo proud of you!
Your blog popped in my rss reader somehow, and I really love it.
First of all, welcome to Saudi. Its funny how this goes, an American coming to Saudi for a Masters degree, and I, a Saudi is going to the US for one too
Been hearing a lot of buzz about KAUST and how awesome it is. But its great that I can get true insights and opinions straight from the horse’s mouth
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Welcome أهلاً و سهلاُ ya Eric to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Did you think before that one day you’ll come to Saudi Arabia for any reason,
I really wish you a nice, joyful, great,……..etc ^_^ time here in your second country.
If you need any help Pls. let me know:
a.a.g-07@hotmail.com
Best Wishes,
Quick-E-mart,
What’s going on man? Long time no talk. I saw your bro the other day, and he told me to check out your blog. So here I am. I just wanted to say what’s up and see how you are doing. Have fun over there man. Take care,
-Belch
hey Eric!
its really you are so welcome in Saudi Arabia i wish u the best
aright ,,, have a good one !
hi eric, enjoyed the blog, thanx v much, was looking for info on kaust & the flood & there it was.. spent 3 months there this summer, its a special place, enjoy, look fwd to future posts, r u tweeting also?
hey lina, not tweeting, but glad you’re enjoying the site.
Hi Eric,
somehow i came across your blog and warm welcome you in Saudi Arabia. Hope you get what you came for.
I am at the east cost of Saudi in a city called Jubail Industrial City where most of the petrochemical industries lies.
In case you had chance to visit this region, please call me to explore around Jubail, Dammam, Al-Khobar.
Goodluck.
Aref, I will definitely hold you to this. Maybe even as soon as a few months from now. Thanks again. Enjoy.
Hi Eric,
I’m living at KAUST, with my wife who is the Head Librarian at the KAUST Schools. I’m a ‘retired’ Engineer, Photographer etc.
I’m working a bit on helping people at KAUST communicate with each other. See KCOMM.INFO aka KaustCOMMunityINFO on the web.
One thing I think we’re missing is the personal touch and the personal stories and observations from Students, such as your great blog. You are very articulate and have a perspective that’s, (um, I was going to say ‘refreshing’ but that’s too Dorky…) YouKnowWhatIMean…
WhatIf I linked to your (and some other) Blogs on kcomm.info?
I know enough never to ask permission from KAUST, but YOU might have to ask for Forgiveness??
Whatcha Think??
Regards, Terry King ..On the Red Sea at KAUST
terry@terryking.us
Terry, sounds good! Check your email!
first of all welcome in Saudi Arabia,,
Have fun as much as you can.
umm.. I like you blog, keep it on..
I wish you can visit other cities like Makka, Al-madena,Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Alkhoubr. Also , visit UAE, KWT, and Oman.
may I take KAUST’s pics for my presentation ?
best wishes
Mashael
hello, i appreciate the comment, and hope to visit more of the kingdom in the next 6 months. feel free to use the pictures. let me know how the presentation goes!
thank you brother,,
and my presentation was amaizing : )
This is a cool site Eric
Remi
Hey Eric,
Cool web
Question
How much is your monthly stipend?
Love reading and catching a glimpse of what you are doing. Thanks to you I now make hummus and fattuosh every week!