3 Weeks with the Excellence Center

Today is my last day at the Excellence Center after a 3 week stay here. I came to Hebron to study Arabic and I have learned a ton during my stay. But while here, I also fell in love with Palestine and the people who have welcomed me into their homes and lives. The Excellence Center is a truly unique place that cultivates life-long connections and friendships between people. The structure of the Arabic language program is quite effective in encouraging students (even shy ones like myself) to practice speaking from day 1, and the people who run the Center are loving and kind and endlessly patient. My teacher Ibrahim was fantastic, passionate about his work, and came to every lesson with enthusiasm. My host Marwa was so welcoming and brought laughter into every day. This place is a gem!