University students voice hope for future after Crown Prince’s visit

MAAN — Al Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU) students are hopeful that the recent visit of HRH Crown Prince Hussein to their educational establishment will increase its recognition internationally and locally.

On Monday, Crown Prince toured the campus where he met with hundreds of students and checked on an exhibition displaying the innovative, creative, artistic and academic work of dozens of AHU students.

Abdullah Al Khatab, a business administration freshman who won several international awards in the field of robotics, said that Prince Hussein’s visit was "important" for the university and its students.

“His visit is important to all of us because it shows that he cares about the youth and their dreams,” Khatab told The Jordan Times at the university.

He added that he was also happy to be able “to show the Prince my work" and "hear that he is interested in knowing more about what I do and supporting me”.

Khatab said his future plan is to reach the largest robotics competition in the US as it will help him "further pursue my dream of being recognised at an international level”.

Salsabil Garaleh, who is majoring in English literature but decided to increase her practical skills by enrolling in a course on soap making, said “the Royal visit will surely open new doors for us to aim high”.

“The Prince’s visit was crucial for the students because we were able to share our dreams and future goals with him since he is young and closer to our age,” Garaleh told The Jordan Times following the visit.

“I got to talk to him and explain the kind of soap I am producing and I gave him a package gift of my products," Garaleh Remembered, adding: "he is truly a modest person and I felt that his heart was with us, the students”.

She said that her ambition is to include rare herbs in her soap products, which she named "Al Rawnaq" so she can be able to sell her products internationally.

During the visit, Prince Hussein has urged the students to follow their dreams, saying: “Believe in yourselves; believe in your dreams… Whenever you are hesitant or reluctant, remember these words: be bold; dare to try.”