Aramco is now running a college prep school for high achieving girls. They've had one for boys for many years, but this is just the third year for girls. Each of these girls applied to Aramco after finishing high school. After a year in the program studying various math and science classes, they'll go to college in Europe or the US before returning to the Kingdom for a job with Aramco. It's a sweet deal- but hard work. These are smart girls. The young woman we had lunch with plans to go to MIT or Boston College. The abaya (long skirt) and hijab(head scarf) are required, especially when away from the Aramco compound. Several signs in the building reminded the girls to speak English only.
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"The abaya (long skirt) and hijab(head scarf) are required". Actually the abaya and hijab aren't required in the Aramco camp, and I certainly didn't wear one while studying in the program.
WOHO I'm the girl that plans to go to Boston College that they had lunch with.
Thanks for the information. My facts usually need correcting. Good luck at BC.
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