Mechina life from Kiriyat Anavim

I really wanted to do something before I joined the army to have a more unique experience. I ended up hearing about Kol Ami and it sounded like a great opportunity. After some doubts , I got to a kibbutz , named Kiriyat Anavim for the first day of Mechina!!
Till now it's been an amazing and crazy journey. There have been some really challenging and tough experiences - for example South challenge , 5 days in the desert with all of our equipment on our backs , navigating in groups of 4 through the desert ,it was a huge physical challenge, as well as a mental challenge, but finishing it was one of the most satisfying things I've experienced. I got to learn and get to know so many different parts of the Israel society, of the Jewish people and of the land of Israel. Some of the things I've learned have been really eye-opening. I think one of the most important things I've acquired in Mechina is the thirst to study and learn more , and I have regained the curiosity to love learning (that I unfortunately didn't really have during school.) All in all - It's kind of hard to describe this wonderful experience in words , but the main thing I can say is that I recommend this program to anyone who wants to develop themselves and create new friendships with people from all over the world.