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
