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Colts Neck Graduate Returns to Speak with Students about the “Arab Spring”
Courtney Joline has stood on the front lines of revolution while studying and working in Tunisia. She returned to her former high school to speak with students in the Law and Public Service Learning Center at Colts Neck High School on Jan. 30.
Ms. Joline, who graduated in 2009, was a student in the Law and Public Service Learning Center. She went on to study Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic while attending The George Washington University. As a part of her studies, Ms. Joline jumped at the opportunity to study abroad in Tunisia. She returned again after graduation to work as a reporter for “Tunisia Live.” Ms. Joline’s time in Tunisia coincided with the “Arab Spring,” a period of revolution throughout many Middle Eastern countries including Tunisia. She watched a new democracy rise.
Ms. Joline covered politics, economics and child advocacy issues for “Tunisia Live.” As an American, Ms. Joline was in a unique position as people sought her out to discuss democracy.
Being able to speak with wide cross sections of the population in Arabic helped in her position as a reporter. She stressed to the students that knowing a foreign language is an enormous advantage.
Ms. Joline’s visit was part of the Law and Public Service Learning Center’s Speaker Series. Guest speakers from various areas have been meeting with students over the past few months.
The Freehold Regional High School District’s Center for Law and Public Service is a rigorous program geared toward highly motivated students with demonstrated interests and abilities in history, politics, government, law, volunteerism and leadership. Skills targeted for development include: problem solving, critical thinking, reading, and writing, oral communication, research, and organization. The values of citizenship, justice, and service serve as the foundation for academic study. Students study history as it relates to the development of the United States and the evolution of world societies and governments. Students will explore political thought, ethical philosophy, and leadership theory. Special attention is given to New Jersey history and civic affairs. Skills and knowledge are enhanced by active experiences in volunteerism and public service on the school, local, state and national levels. Career opportunities are explored during externships in government offices, volunteer agencies and law-related institutions.
Ms. Joline, who graduated in 2009, was a student in the Law and Public Service Learning Center. She went on to study Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic while attending The George Washington University. As a part of her studies, Ms. Joline jumped at the opportunity to study abroad in Tunisia. She returned again after graduation to work as a reporter for “Tunisia Live.” Ms. Joline’s time in Tunisia coincided with the “Arab Spring,” a period of revolution throughout many Middle Eastern countries including Tunisia. She watched a new democracy rise.
Ms. Joline covered politics, economics and child advocacy issues for “Tunisia Live.” As an American, Ms. Joline was in a unique position as people sought her out to discuss democracy.
Being able to speak with wide cross sections of the population in Arabic helped in her position as a reporter. She stressed to the students that knowing a foreign language is an enormous advantage.
Ms. Joline’s visit was part of the Law and Public Service Learning Center’s Speaker Series. Guest speakers from various areas have been meeting with students over the past few months.
The Freehold Regional High School District’s Center for Law and Public Service is a rigorous program geared toward highly motivated students with demonstrated interests and abilities in history, politics, government, law, volunteerism and leadership. Skills targeted for development include: problem solving, critical thinking, reading, and writing, oral communication, research, and organization. The values of citizenship, justice, and service serve as the foundation for academic study. Students study history as it relates to the development of the United States and the evolution of world societies and governments. Students will explore political thought, ethical philosophy, and leadership theory. Special attention is given to New Jersey history and civic affairs. Skills and knowledge are enhanced by active experiences in volunteerism and public service on the school, local, state and national levels. Career opportunities are explored during externships in government offices, volunteer agencies and law-related institutions.