20111024 interview
- Holding institution:
- American University in Cairo
- Data provider:
- American University in Cairo
- Title:
- 20111024 interview
- Date:
- 2011-10-24
- Description:
- ######, an undergraduate student at the American University in Cairo, describes her experience of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. ###### followed the events of the revolution via television news and the internet from Japan, where she was taking part in a study abroad program; she also discusses later coverage of events like the October 2011 violence at Maspero. She indicates the challenges of staying in touch with family and friends and for remaining connected to the events of the revolution from overseas, especially during the internet outage in Egypt. ###### recalls her reactions to various events, including a friend’s detention by security forces. She also recounts the debates and differences of opinion about the revolution taking place online and within her family and circle of friends, and conditions for her family living in the Al Rehab residential compound. The impact of the revolution at AUC is also covered.
- Language:
- English
- Medium:
- oral histories (document genres)
- Rights:
- Copyright 2012, American University in Cairo. All rights reserved.
To inquire about permissions or reproductions, contact the Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo at +20.2.2615.3676 or rbscl-ref@aucegypt.edu. - Identifier:
- 20111024
- Is part of:
- "University on the Square: Documenting Egypt's 21st Century Revolution"