The German Jordanian University (GJU), through its International Affairs Department (IAD), organized a hiking and camping trip to the Dana Biosphere Reserve in southern Jordan, with the participation of incoming exchange students from partner universities. The trip aimed to provide students with an opportunity to explore Jordan’s natural and cultural attractions and experience the local environment beyond the university campus.
Students from several partner universities took part in the trip, including Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, the University of Bayreuth, Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences (THWS), Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, Zwickau University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Geneva. The program included a hike along the reserve’s natural trails, followed by an overnight stay at a campsite, allowing students to enjoy the natural surroundings and gain insights into Jordanian culture and local hospitality.
The students were accompanied throughout the trip by Mr. Saleem Abu Harb, Incoming Coordinator and Head of the Mobilities and Scholarships Section at IAD. Mr. Mousa Al Khawaldeh welcomed the students at the reserve, accompanied them along the hiking trails, and coordinated the tour and its logistical arrangements.
The trip is part of GJU’s activities aimed at enriching the exchange students’ experience by providing opportunities for interaction, engagement, and cultural exchange, while introducing them to Jordan’s natural, cultural, and heritage attractions.