IC Status Granted

Hi everyone- I've decided to start this blog as an online diary of sorts for my study abroad in Israel. This past week was very exciting for me- Georgetown granted me approval to study in Israel! I will recieve academic credit, financial aid, and the university's support in my travel to Jerusalem. This decision is really a miracle. No students from Georgetown have been able to study in Israel since the second Intifadah began a few years ago. The policy used to prohibit students from studying there at all, requiring them to basically drop out of Georgetown and re-apply if they took time off to study in Israel. It's been a long journey since then, and a lot of influential people have gotten involved (including some of my favorite Israeli professors), but the policy is now changed. They're letting me go!

I must say how this is completely a work of God. Back in February, there was no chance of me going. I've been praying about it since then, though, and the doors have been opened. Mom and everyone else- don't worry, I know Israel is where I'm supposed to be. And, I'm looking forward to it a lot! Stay posted for further details.