The Excellence Center

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Dylan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Arabic and Teach English

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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Human Rights Program Review

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Response from The Excellence Center

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for sharing your comprehensive and insightful review of your experience at the Excellence Center in Palestine. Your passion for human rights and your engagement with the diverse range of activities provided by the center shine through your words.

We're delighted to hear that the Arabic lessons played a crucial role in enhancing your experience in Hebron. It's wonderful that the center's Arabic teachers created an engaging and supportive learning environment, helping you bridge the gap between formal language education and practical communication in Palestine.

Your appreciation for the Excellence Center's welcoming and familial atmosphere is heartwarming. It's evident that Marwa, Osama, and the entire staff are committed to ensuring a positive experience for volunteers. Your bonds with fellow volunteers and the opportunity to engage with a diverse international community enriched your journey further.

Living with a host family opened doors to a deeper cultural immersion, allowing you to participate in local celebrations and events. Your perspective on the safety and trustworthiness of Hebron's community offers reassurance to future participants.

Thank you once again for sharing your remarkable journey. Your review serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to embark on a similar path of cultural immersion and human rights advocacy in Palestine

Greetings from Hebron, Palestine

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Glen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intensive Arabic

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Pros
  • Excellent teaching
  • History of the place
  • Experience Palestinian culture
Response from The Excellence Center

Salam Glen,

Thank you for sharing your insightful and heartfelt review of your 11-week experience studying Arabic at the Excellence Center. Your perspective and reflections provide a genuine and comprehensive understanding of the Arabic program and its impact.

Your appreciation for your dedicated Arabic teacher's expertise, patience, and language skills reinforces the quality of instruction at the Excellence Center. It's clear that the staff's passion for teaching and cultural exchange has made a lasting impact on your language learning journey.

It's heartening to read about the meaningful connections you formed through weekly dinners, interactions with local communities, and visits to various Palestinian Refugee Camps. Your emphasis on the educational value of these experiences, as opposed to simply reading or watching documentaries, speaks volumes about the immersive nature of the Arabic program in the city of Hebron, West Bank.

Your strong endorsement of the Excellence Center in Palestine and your recommendation to others considering the program resonates deeply. Thank you once again for sharing your candid and positive feedback. Your words serve as an encouragement to those seeking a similar enriching experience.

With kind regards,

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eli
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Arabic Hebron Review

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Pros
  • Excellent teaching
  • Wonderful people (staff, people in Hebron, students from the center)
  • Welcoming community
Cons
  • Sometimes a little chaotic and very spontaneous
  • due to the situation there are few green spaces to relax
  • Prepare for the emotional impact of witnessing the experiences of the Palestinians
Response from The Excellence Center

Salam Eli,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at the Excellence Center in Hebron during the summer of 2023. We truly appreciate your detailed feedback and are delighted to hear about the enriching time you spent with us.

It's fantastic to know that you had the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Arabic language, Palestinian people, and culture of Palestine while studying in our Intensive Amiyah Arabic program. We are glad to hear that the program provided excellent opportunities for you to achieve your goals. Our skilled and dedicated teachers are passionate about helping our students perfect their language skills, and it's heartening to know that their efforts were valuable to you.

We are honored that you felt welcome in Hebron and that you had the chance to interact with the local Palestinian community during your daily walks. The hospitality and kindness of the people you met reflect the warmth and generosity that are characteristic of Palestinian culture.

Your positive feedback about our enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful teachers, as well as the opportunities to interact with fellow students and staff, motivates us to continue providing exceptional educational experiences for all our visitors.

Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us. We wish you all the best in your endeavors, both as a paraprofessional working with children with learning disabilities and in your continued exploration of languages and cultures.

Warmest regards,

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shannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Arabic Hebron Review

I came with my brother to practise Arabic and see more of Hebron and the reality in Palestine. We had a very eye-opening week-long stay and we will certainly be returning to Palestine! My brother stayed in the centre apartment and I stayed with a wonderful host family that really made us feel welcome and included us in all of the family activities. The other volunteers have all been wonderful to work with and extremely friendly. We would reccomend this to absolutely everyone looking for an insightful and knowledge-filled expereince in West Bank.

Pros
  • Excllent Arabic Teachers!!!
  • Free Breakfast everyday
  • Many amazing day trips
Response from The Excellence Center

Hi Shannon,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your week-long stay in Hebron, Palestine provided you with such an eye-opening and insightful experience. Our aim is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our guests, and we are delighted that you felt so welcomed and involved with your Palestinian host family and the other volunteers.

It's heartwarming to know that you and your brother are planning to return to Palestine. We believe that cultural exchanges and immersive experiences like yours can foster understanding and create lasting connections between people from different backgrounds.

We truly appreciate your recommendation to everyone seeking a knowledge-filled experience in the West Bank, Palestine. Your feedback means a lot to us, and it encourages us to continue providing meaningful experiences for all our visitors.

Once again, thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for more enriching adventures in Palestine. Safe travels and see you soon, Shannon!

With kind regards,

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Arthur
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellence Center review

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Pros
  • Gained teaching experience
  • Close to other fun cities in Germany
  • Really nice community
Response from The Excellence Center

Salam Arthur,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and positive experience at The Excellence Center in Europe. We are thrilled to hear that your four weeks in Halle have been so rewarding and enjoyable, filled with amazing people and unforgettable moments.

It's heartening to know that your first teaching experience was fulfilling and that you found the German lessons to be well-structured and varied. We appreciate your feedback on the number of classes, and we will take it into consideration to enhance the program further. Muaz's teaching skills were evidently appreciated, and we are glad you had the opportunity to dive back into the German language.

We are thrilled to have contributed to your valuable experience, and your feedback on preparing volunteers to teach children is noted. We are continuously working to improve our training resources and will consider adding quick training sessions to better equip volunteers for diverse teaching scenarios.

The sense of community you felt at The Excellence Center, thanks to the welcoming atmosphere, shared meals, and events organized by Ali, Lord, Rafat, Muaz, and Radwan, is exactly what we strive to create for all our volunteers. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude have undoubtedly added to the vibrant and supportive environment.

We are honored to have had you as part of our program and are delighted that you are considering coming back to Halle in the future. You are always welcome Arthur, and we look forward to catching up with you if you do return.

Once again, thank you for being a part of The Excellence Center and for your kind words. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and please know that you have made a lasting impact on the lives of your students and the community in Halle.

Greetings from Halle, Germany

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Niko
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Summer Internship

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Pros
  • Kindness of staff
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Location
Cons
  • Organization of center
  • Communication (particularly before the program start date)
  • Language class lacked as much individual attention as was expected
Response from The Excellence Center

Hi Niko,

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt and enthusiastic review of "The Excellence Center in Europe." It's wonderful to hear about the transformative experience you had during your summer break and how the program provided you with such a unique and enriching opportunity.

We are thrilled to know that "The Excellence Center in Europe" program left a lasting impact on your worldview and instilled in you a sense of responsibility to contribute to a more inclusive and interconnected world.

Your recommendation of this program to others seeking a deeply enriching and rewarding language learning journey is greatly appreciated. Your review serves as a testament to the program's excellence and its potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of participants and the communities they engage with.

Once again, thank you for sharing your experience, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Warm regards,
Excellence Center in Europe

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Alice Verena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Human Rights Program Review

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Pros
  • see the reality
  • get to know a different culture
  • meet other people
Response from The Excellence Center

Hi Alice,

Thank you for sharing your experience as a participant in the Human Rights Internship in Palestine. Your review provides valuable insights into the realities on the ground, dispelling some of the misconceptions and fears perpetuated by media reports.

It's heartening to hear about the warm and welcoming nature of the Palestinian people that you encountered during your stay. Your travels across various cities and the ease of public transport in the West Bank allowed you to explore the region and connect with locals, enhancing your experience as a volunteer.

Your positive experience with the Excellence Center and the opportunity to volunteer in Palestine have left a lasting impression on you, and your gratitude shines through your words.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story, and we hope your experiences continue to inspire others to seek understanding, empathy, and peaceful resolutions in the region.

Best regards from Hebron,
The Excellence Center team

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Lotte
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Human Rights Program Review

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Response from The Excellence Center

Salam Lotte,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of your experience at the Excellence Center in Palestine! It sounds like you had an incredibly enriching and fulfilling time during your human rights internship. The combination of your academic background in law and Middle Eastern Studies, along with your passion for international law, made this opportunity in Palestine an ideal choice.

It's fantastic to hear that the program was well-structured and diverse, with Arabic classes, informative trips related to human rights, and teaching English in a nearby village. The exposure to different human rights organizations and governmental institutions must have given you invaluable insights into the situation in Palestine.

Overall, your review highlights the positive impact of your time in Palestine, both academically and culturally. Your journey of learning and immersion in the region is inspiring, and I'm glad to hear it was such a meaningful experience for you. Best of luck with your Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies and your future endeavors!

With kind regards from Palestine

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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Arabic Hebron Review

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Response from The Excellence Center

Hi Molly,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience studying Arabic at the Excellence Centre in Hebron. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a enriching and fulfilling time during your four weeks there.

It's fantastic to know that you had a great teacher in Saja and that your Arabic classes were engaging and enjoyable. The small class size allowed for meaningful interactions and discussions, which must have contributed to your progress in conversational Arabic. It's impressive that you can now have conversations in the language!

Living with a Palestinian family near the old city was undoubtedly a valuable experience, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and practice Arabic even outside the classroom. The warm and welcoming nature of the people you encountered in the old city made your stay even more memorable.

We're delighted that your time in Hebron, Palestine left you with newfound knowledge and insights, not only in the Arabic language but also about the importance of this significant region and the Palestinian people.

Thank you for choosing the Excellence Centre and sharing your positive review. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and if you ever decide to return or explore other parts of the world, we'd be more than happy to welcome you again.

Sincerely,
The Excellence Center in Palestine team