Queen visits ‘Live Your Dream’ annual carnival at King Hussein Parks

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania visited the “Live Your Dream” annual carnival on Monday to learn about the organisers’ efforts in guiding students towards a suitable university major.

The carnival is held by the Eye on the Future voluntary initiative at the King Hussein Parks in Amman, according to a statement from Her Majesty’s office.

At the event, Her Majesty was welcomed by the founder of Eye on the Future, Malek Abu Ghanimeh, who showed her around and explained the work of the initiative in support of prospective university students.

Launched in 2011, Eye on the Future is an initiative which aims to help Jordanian students pursue a college degree that is in line with their skills and ambitions. 

Since its inception, Eye on the Future has been organising a yearly carnival, “Live Your Dream”, to introduce high school students to different academic disciplines taught at Jordanian universities, the statement said.

The carnival hosts booths and stations introducing academic majors to students and parents, with the participation of universities, training centres, sponsors, partners and other participating organisations.

Sponsored by several local ministries and private companies, the carnival attracts thousands of students and their families each year, according to the statement.