Description

This unique intensive 8 week summer internship program begins with an 11 day seminar in Jerusalem where leading Israeli and Palestinian experts, representatives of various Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), peace activists, private sector and government officials will address the group and share their perspectives on the dynamics of Israeli-Palestinian relations. The internships will be related to conflict resolution, politics, international relations or business and finance in Israel and Palestine. Students will receive 6-9 credits.

Numerous site visits will also be made to settlements in the territories, refugee camps, government offices, and cultural institutions. For the remaining eight weeks, students work for four/five days per week--eight hours a day in either the Palestinian territories--Ramallah, Bethlehem--or Israel--Jerusalem, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Nazareth, and other locations.

Highlights

Two testimonials from a recent Israel and Palestine intern to the program director:

This program changed my life and fostered a curiosity about the world that still helps define me today. If even a small portion of the students who go on these types of programs today take away half as much as I did, you should consider yourself a very successful teacher. Thank you.

Not only were my experiences in Israel literally once-in-a-lifetime, it was who I shared them with that really topped the whole program off. The people in our group brought together a wide variety of perspectives and backgrounds, making the trip that much more interesting.

Degree Level

Masters Degree

Qualifications

The program is open to all graduate and undergraduate students. To obtain credit, you need at least an overall cumulative 2.25 GPA.

In addition to the online application all applicants must submit the following four documents:

1) 500 word statement of purpose, which should include the following information

* Why are you applying to the program?
* Previous coursework related to Israel and Palestine
* Previous travel in the region
* Academic, personal, and professional objectives
* Books you have read related to the program's theme(s)

2) 250 word Internship Statement
* Your relevant skills and professional experiences
* What type of internship are you looking for
* Whether you would like to work in Israel or the Palestinian Territories

3) Current Resume
4) One Letter of Reference

Intern Types

Languages

• Arabic
• English
• Hebrew

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 6,495

Program Fees Include:

Room and Board

* all accommodations during 6 week internship (apartments, homestays, or hotels depending on internship location)
* 10 days in tourist class hotel (half board) in Jerusalem during orientation
* 3 nights in deluxe class hotels (half board) at the end of the program

6-9 Credits of Tuition

Excursions
* various sites in Israel and the West Bank during the seminar

Other Expenses
* ground transportation to and from academic-related sites during the seminar
* a mandatory Pre-departure orientation
* emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance
* International Student ID Card.

The program cost does not include roundtrip international airfare from Washington, DC to Tel Aviv, food during the internship, daily transportation to and from internships, or optional excursions on weekends.

Salary/Pay

The internships are unpaid for academic credit.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

George Mason University's Mission Statement

The Center for Global Education (CGE) is George Mason University's study-abroad office and provides a wide range of international study, research, service, and leadership opportunities to George Mason students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public. Offering over 60 programs in over 30 countries around the world, each year CGE sends more students abroad than any other department at Mason.

Year Founded

1995