Internship In Palestine (Human Rights, Palestinian Refugees, Law)
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About Program
The Internship in Palestine Program provides internationals with the opportunity to experience the Palestinian culture, daily life, human rights, Palestinian refugee situations, Palestinian laws, legal situation in the West Bank, and politics in Hebron, West Bank, while participating in a highly regarded community program with the Excellence Center.
The Center fosters this cultural experience by organizing visits for interns to different institutions (including both Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and governmental organizations), factories, and refugee camps in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine receiving a firsthand experience of daily life. This exciting experience is delivered through a number of internships at the Center. Furthermore, participants in the internship may study either Modern Standard Arabic or Ammiya (spoken Arabic dialects), gain transferable skills, meet Palestinian people, stay with a Palestinian host family, and learn more about the rich Palestinian culture.
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Program Highlights
- Studying Arabic in Palestine (Modern Standard Arabic, MSA) or Colloquial Palestinian Arabic
- Learning more and engaging in Palestinian culture and politics
- Assisting the cause of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank
- Leading community activities in the city of Hebron
- Providing educational support for Palestinian children
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Response from The Excellence Center
Hi Elise,
Thank you for sharing your incredibly enriching experience at the Excellence Center in Palestine. It's evident that your time there was not only educational but also deeply rewarding on a personal and cultural level.
Your appreciation for your Arabic teacher's effective teaching style and her focus on improving your communication skills is wonderful to hear. Holding on to your notes to continue studying Arabic back home is a testament to your dedication to the language.
Living with a host family is often one of the most immersive ways to learn a language, and it's fantastic that this experience greatly contributed to your language acquisition. Hearing the language used in everyday situations is invaluable.
The excursions organized by the Center, where you met with local leaders and gained insights into organizations working to improve life for Palestinians, must have been eye-opening and educational, especially for a law student like yourself. The discussions with Palestinian lawyers on legal proceedings provide a unique perspective and an opportunity to compare legal systems.
It's heartwarming to read about your host family's hospitality, making you feel like a part of their home and including you in their activities. Exploring and enjoying the local cuisine and dishes you had never encountered before adds an extra layer of cultural immersion.
Your eagerness to return and continue this incredible experience is a testament to the lasting impact it had on you.
Elise, thank you for sharing your positive and heartfelt review, and we hope your countdown to your next visit goes by quickly.
Greetings from Hebron, Palestine!