Alumni of The Month

1. Introduce yourself? 

I am Jihad Issa Qatishat, retired Brigadier General from the Jordanian Armed Forces (Arab Army), former Director of the Military Sports Federation, former President of the Arab Union for Military Sports (Arab League), Deputy President of the Jordanian Volleyball Federation, Vice President of the Arab Volleyball Federation, Chairman of the Temporary Committee for Al-Faisaly Club, former member of the Jordanian Handball Federation, Captain of the Jordanian National Handball Team (player), Technical Director of the National Handball Teams (Men and Women), Coach of the Military Handball Team, Coach of the Jordan University Handball Team, Coach of the School Handball Team, Member of the Advisory Council of the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan, and Member of the Advisory Council of the Faculty of Physical Education at Yarmouk University.

2. Share your fondest memory from your time at Jordan University?

Your participation with the Jordan University Handball Team in the Championship in the Republic of Iraq in 1985.

3. In one word, how would you describe Jordan University?

excellent

4. Explain how your experiences at UJ shaped you?

constructing my future

5. Discuss what fascinated you about your chosen course of study?

Help me develop my talent and improve my sports technical level, and provide me with the opportunity to work in our brave Jordanian Armed Forces in my field of study and serve my beloved country.

6. Offer advice to graduating students preparing to enter the workforce?

Applying what I have learned theoretically to real-life situations, developing myself, conducting more research, and continuing postgraduate studies.

7. Reflect on what you wish you had known during your time as a student?

Making more effort during studies and completing postgraduate studies at that time.

8. Identify the person who has had the greatest impact on your career?

My father, may God have mercy on him​