Adjusting to the Israeli Workweek
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- Written by: Madeline Black
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Why I've learned to love Shabbat.
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My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel
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- Written by: Madeline Black
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Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why.
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A Tale of Two TESL Experiences
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- Written by: Allan Gould
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The differences between teaching English in the Middle East and China.
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Shanghai on the Horizon
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- Written by: Allan Gould
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Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past.
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The Struggle for Feminism in the Middle East
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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Taylor learns that gender equality is subjective to where you are in the world, not who you are.
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How I Came to Possess a Magic Passport
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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Taylor learns why you should never take your passport for granted.
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The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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Settling in abroad may not be mutually exclusive with routine. Taylor explains why.
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Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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How training for a half marathon—by not training—teaches Taylor about adjusting to a new culture.
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Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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Volunteering with a project that turns refugee girls' drawings into murals.
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Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears
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- Written by: Taylor Smith
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There's no greater barrier to travel than self-doubt. How to deal with uncertainty—even if you're headed to Iraq.
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Flight to Damascus
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- Written by: Michela Yule
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Study abroad student Michaela Yule works undercover to document the lives of Iraqi refugees living in Syria.
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Come Study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Ranked in the World’s Top 100 universities and Top 25 outside the US, join us to experience the outstanding, first-class programs offered at the Hebrew University.
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Overseas Opportunities - An Attractive Alternative to a Saturated Teaching Market
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Rewarding public school teaching jobs in the United Arab Emirates for licensed & experienced educators
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Surveying the Damaged in Afghanistan
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- Written by: Erin Grinnell
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After decades of war, resignation has replaced hope for many young Afghans who have never seen peace.
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Backgrounder: Afghanistan
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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A Just Vision for Peace
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
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Victims of violence on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are taking peace into their own hands.
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