I guess I should introduce myself. :)
A little bit of background: My name is Jefferson. This Summer I get the UNBELIEVABLE exerpeience of traveling through the Middle East, to Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and Jordan. It still feels too good to be true. I'm 20 years old from Bountiful, Utah and have had a pretty amazing life so far. It just keeps continuing to get better.
Background Academically: In school, I am majoring in International Relations, with a minor in Arabic. I absolutely love the Middle East. It fascinates me. I am excited (and a little nervous) to have a chance to use the Arabic that I have been learning. It will be such a humbling experience, but it will be invaluable.
Why I started this blog: I want to keep a sort of record of my travels while I am in the Middle East. It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Additionally, I want my friends, family, and anyone else who is interested in my life to be able to keep up on my adventures. Since I don't plan on getting on facebook or my tumblr blog, this will be the most efficient way to keep people updated while I am gone. I depart on April 26th, so check back often to see how things are going!
!السلام عليكم
A little bit of background: My name is Jefferson. This Summer I get the UNBELIEVABLE exerpeience of traveling through the Middle East, to Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and Jordan. It still feels too good to be true. I'm 20 years old from Bountiful, Utah and have had a pretty amazing life so far. It just keeps continuing to get better.
Background Academically: In school, I am majoring in International Relations, with a minor in Arabic. I absolutely love the Middle East. It fascinates me. I am excited (and a little nervous) to have a chance to use the Arabic that I have been learning. It will be such a humbling experience, but it will be invaluable.
Why I started this blog: I want to keep a sort of record of my travels while I am in the Middle East. It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Additionally, I want my friends, family, and anyone else who is interested in my life to be able to keep up on my adventures. Since I don't plan on getting on facebook or my tumblr blog, this will be the most efficient way to keep people updated while I am gone. I depart on April 26th, so check back often to see how things are going!
!السلام عليكم
you are traveling to the magical, made up land of palestine?
ReplyDeletewill you be going to atlantis as well?
I suppose it depends on who you talk to. I should clarify. Palestine isn't recognized as a country. But the BYU-Jerusalem Center is built on side of the city that Palestinians claim as their own. I personally know people who claim themselves to be Palestinians. I know it's not a country, but to them, it is a place. There are areas that are considered to be Palestinian Areas. I guess it is, currently, as if I were saying I was going to my friend John's house. It's not a country, but it's considered a place, so, in the same way, I will be traveling to Palestinian areas.
ReplyDeleteI'd appreciate it if you weren't rude in the future, or, if you are, if you would be willing to not remain anonymous.
http://defendtherescuers.wordpress.com/solidarity-in-action/want-to-go-to-palestine/
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