Andrea Takes Doha

So this is gonna just be a dumping ground for my thoughts and photos from spending a semester in Doha, Qatar.

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Qatar: An Oasis Of Art

When one thinks about art and culture, London, Paris and Tokyo immediately spring into mind. While those cities have an established identity for being an art and culture mecca, why not try something a little bit different? If you’re tired of overcrowded and overly documented art scenes, then you should pack some sunscreen along with light clothing for Doha, Qatar will surely refresh any art aficionado’s palate.

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A lot of water. Not a single wave. Qatar

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Forgot to request an exit permit. Will hopefully be leaving on Monday, if we can get all the paperwork in order tomorrow.

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My 3 piece collection on the runway at VCUQ’s annual fashion show

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That poor swan float

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I think I'm gonna miss this place

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me when feeling suspiciously relaxed: what responsibility have i forgotten

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All my outfits made it past the jury. Now it's just about finishing them up nicely. Here they are on their potential models.

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It’s pretty crazy that I only have a month left here. I’m ready for the semester to end but I’m not ready to leave my new friends.

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Been pretty busy lately with the upcoming fashion show prep. But my collection is mostly finished, just some final details to take care of.

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Spring break in India was absolutely incredible. One of the best experiences ever.

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This weekend in Dubai was incredibly fun. But I'm exhausted. And we leave for India Friday morning. Wish I could pause my life, but gotta take advantage while I can.

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Camel riding and lunch by the Persian Gulf

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Picked up my customized necklaces today. Gold for me, silver for my mother.

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So yesterday/ today was one of most entertaining days so far this semester. We started off going to Sealine beach in the afternoon. There were dunes and camels and also the sea. It was so nice to sit, relax, and enjoy the view. Afterwards, the friends who took us to Sealine suggested hanging out and getting some pizza. Eventually, as more and more people came, it turned into a small party. We danced, and laughed, and played a few games of Go Fish. I won 4 rounds in a row. When that was over, we realized it was 4 am. After we helped clean up we decided to go get some karak and watch the sun rise at the Corniche. It ended up being so foggy, we were out until about 6:30 with still no sun or skyline visible. Overall it was so much fun but I don't plan on spending too many nights up until 7 in the morning.

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Richard Serra | “East-West/West-East”, 2014 Doha.

Four steel plates that are about 15m (49 feet). Span 1km.

“The placement (of the pieces) is not geometrical, it’s topological; they can only be placed where they are to achieve the curvature of the land. If one walks through the pieces; he will understand not only the rhythm of himself in relationship to the landscape but also the rhythm of himself in relationship to the height and the length of the pieces.”