For me, the BA in Middle Eastern Studies is perfect - it gives you all round skills, and a sense of cultural awareness. You can also really tailor the degree to yourself.
I especially like the Arabic literature courses. Knowing the original language allows you to access this written heritage and the rich stories within it. On my year abroad I went to Morocco and studied at a language school, which massively boosted my speaking ability.
The teachers really make FAMES. The teaching groups are small, so you really get to know them and you form personal relationships. I still chat to faculty staff who taught me in my first year.
After I graduate this year, I’m going to Paris to study an MA in International Public Management with Middle Eastern Studies and Human Rights.