11 stories
Hadath University Halls | قاعات جامعة الحدث
She's a professor of Arabic literature at Lebanese University. He's the returning student, fifty years old, finally finishing his degree. Between texts, they discover that education has no age limit. 'Inti ahsan mualmi' (أنتِ أحسن معلمتي).
Annaba Amour
Malika teaches French at Annaba University. When visiting professor Yacine arrives from Lyon, she shows him that the city of Saint Augustine offers more than ancient ruins. 'El hob ma yhtajch tarjma' (الحب ما يحتاجش ترجمة) - Love needs no translation.
פרשה באריאל | Ariel Affair
At Ariel University, a Palestinian student and an Israeli professor navigate dangerous territory—academically and personally.
התחלות בבאר שבע | Beer Sheva Beginnings
At Ben-Gurion University, a professor and a mature student discover that learning isn't the only thing that happens in lecture halls.
Ivory Tower
University president Noor transforms Saudi higher education. When visiting scholar Thomas challenges her methods, academic debate becomes personal thesis. 'Al 'ilm nur' (العلم نور) - Knowledge is light.
The Al-Quds Professor
PhD student Mira travels to Al-Quds University for research, finding her dissertation advisor Dr. Khalil offers lessons far beyond academic discourse.
The Music Teacher of Birzeit
At Birzeit University, Professor Omar teaches traditional Palestinian music—until his brightest student Dina composes something that changes their entire relationship.
The Professor's Office Hours
Dr. Angela Shaw runs the toughest seminar at Howard. When a non-traditional student twice her usual age comes for extra help, she learns some lessons can't be taught in a classroom.
The Student Accommodation
She's a Somali fresher at Queen Mary, sharing a flat with five strangers. He's the final-year student next door who helps her when she's locked out. The thin walls mean nothing is private—including what they do when they stop pretending to study.
Ofisi ya Profesa
He failed her class twice. The thick professor offers extra credit—but it takes all semester to earn. Her office hours extend into nights, weekends, and positions not found in any textbook.
Study Partners
She's struggling with organic chemistry at UCL. He's the Somali PhD student who tutors undergrads for extra cash. Their study sessions run late, their notes get mixed up, and somewhere between benzene rings and late-night coffee, they find something they didn't expect.