Hi everyone. So this is (obviously) my blog. Due to peer pressure and constant questioning, I have caved to write one while I am in Israel. I have thought a lot about the name of this blog. I wanted it to have a title that says that I'm in Israel, but I didn't want a lame title so I went with "Inside Israel". At first I was going to do it the other way around (The Israel Inside), but I am not an Israeli, I am an American who is figuring out how to survive in a foreign country so this title clearly states that idea.
I am leaving exactly one week from today: September 17th. I am both excited and scared out of my mind. I am excited because I am going to Israel and I will be on my own, but I am terrified BECAUSE I will be on my own. This is the first trip I have taken where I won't know anyone. It's my first plane ride alone (that doesn't bother me that much though). I am worried about how I'm going to get from the airport to Haifa. Who my roommates will be. Cooking my own food. Getting around Israel by speaking only Hebrew. I know that everyone speaks English, but I only want to resort to that if I have absolutely NO idea what is being said. So that'll probably happen for the first few weeks I'm there.
The main purpose of the blog is to let you know about my experiences. However, it is also about you learning with me about the PERSIA GEM** of Israel.
Things to do: pack
**In ninth grade history, my teacher made us memorize the mnemonic to help is ask and analyze aspects of countries, cities, etc. It stands for Political, Economical, Religion, Social, Intellictual, Artistic Geography, Education, Military. Surprisingly, this has been very helpful so I hope to use it in my journey throughout the Holy Land
I am leaving exactly one week from today: September 17th. I am both excited and scared out of my mind. I am excited because I am going to Israel and I will be on my own, but I am terrified BECAUSE I will be on my own. This is the first trip I have taken where I won't know anyone. It's my first plane ride alone (that doesn't bother me that much though). I am worried about how I'm going to get from the airport to Haifa. Who my roommates will be. Cooking my own food. Getting around Israel by speaking only Hebrew. I know that everyone speaks English, but I only want to resort to that if I have absolutely NO idea what is being said. So that'll probably happen for the first few weeks I'm there.
The main purpose of the blog is to let you know about my experiences. However, it is also about you learning with me about the PERSIA GEM** of Israel.
Things to do: pack
**In ninth grade history, my teacher made us memorize the mnemonic to help is ask and analyze aspects of countries, cities, etc. It stands for Political, Economical, Religion, Social, Intellictual, Artistic Geography, Education, Military. Surprisingly, this has been very helpful so I hope to use it in my journey throughout the Holy Land
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