My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel

My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel

Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why. 
Shanghai on the Horizon

Shanghai on the Horizon

Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past. 
The Struggle for Feminism in the Middle East

The Struggle for Feminism in the Middle East

Taylor learns that gender equality is subjective to where you are in the world, not who you are. 
How I Came to Possess a Magic Passport

How I Came to Possess a Magic Passport

Taylor learns why you should never take your passport for granted.
The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

Settling in abroad may not be mutually exclusive with routine. Taylor explains why.
Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society

Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society

How training for a half marathon—by not training—teaches Taylor about adjusting to a new culture.   
Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp

Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp

Volunteering with a project that turns refugee girls' drawings into murals.
Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears

Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears

There's no greater barrier to travel than self-doubt. How to deal with uncertainty—even if you're headed to Iraq.
Flight to Damascus

Flight to Damascus

Study abroad student Michaela Yule works undercover to document the lives of Iraqi refugees living in Syria.
Come Study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Come Study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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.
Surveying the Damaged in Afghanistan

Surveying the Damaged in Afghanistan

After decades of war, resignation has replaced hope for many young Afghans who have never seen peace.
A Just Vision for Peace

A Just Vision for Peace

Victims of violence on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are taking peace into their own hands.

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