Summary

Just about two months ago, I looked up airfare to Israel on a whim. Seeing the (amazingly) inexpensive rates, I chose to look up ways for adults (past Birthright age) to visit Jerusalem. I quickly found a grant called Masa Israel which funds a variety of programs across the Holy Land.

Over the next couple of days, I researched several different programs, from several months on a nature oriented Kibbutz in the Galilee to a business internship in Tel Aviv. In short order, after an amazing phone interview, I decided to attend Pathways Plus for Women in Jerusalem, a two month Jewish Studies program followed by the two month internship with Interfaith Sustain in the Old City.

During this time, I had been working with the Marlboro College Graduate Center to be accepted into their MBA for Managing for Sustainability. When my trip to Israel started to become real, I found myself wondering about differing my graduate program, however, if would mean losing a large portion of my financial aid.

In the end, it was decided that I would spend my first trimester as a graduate student in Israel as a part time student. I am taking half time credits (4), one as an independent study in religion and sustainability and three in Macroeconomics which I will be Skyping into for the residency weekends.

I am currently in Logan Airport, my flight boards soon, so I have to go. Please expect to hear from me every week on the progress of my journey.

Thank you all!