Going to Jerusalem

[nuggetgirl]

Ok, so the beginning of fall semester I am studying abroad in Jerusalem.

Just wondering if anyone here is from Israel? Like, my friends are freaking out thinking that I'll be kidnapped by some terrorist organization or something. I mean, I am a hick, and gullible. And being almost six foot tall and blonde I probably will look outta place.

But Isreal isn't as bad as say Lebanon, or Iraq correct? I mean, being a democratic state.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips for me on how to stay safe and get the most out of my experience there.

nuggetgirl Reviewed by nuggetgirl on 07-10-2006. Going to Jerusalem Ok, so the beginning of fall semester I am studying abroad in Jerusalem. Just wondering if anyone here is from Israel? Like, my friends are freaking out thinking that I'll be kidnapped by some terrorist organization or something. I mean, I am a hick, and gullible. And being almost six foot tall and blonde I probably will look outta place. But Isreal isn't as bad as say Lebanon, or Iraq correct? I mean, being a democratic state. Just wondering if anyone has any tips for me on Rating: 5

[LittLeWinG]

Dont say "derka derka mohammed allah" over and over again. Thats the best advice i can think of :thumbsup:

[rajking86]

^^HAHAHAHAH! What does that mean man?

[LittLeWinG]

^^HAHAHAHAH! What does that mean man?

hahah it doesnt mean anything man! Havn't you seen Team America?!?

[azure]

why would you want to go there

[yoda]

bring some matisyahu cd's with you

i have some jewish friends that have been to israel, i could ask them some q's

[newbieb]

i had some friends that went there and they said dont go into a cab with a arab driver and u could usually bec they supposodley all have flat heads in the back

[nuggetgirl]

Heya guys,

Thanks for the responses. I am a science major currently studying geology with a minor in archeology. It's one of the oldest cities in the world and also very close to Egypt, which has endless archeological possibilities.

I am also interested in the Hebrew language. And above all, my father is a preacher and thinks that going to Jerusalem will change my life and all. And it would be cool to see the Damascus gate, and garden tomb, and the baths at bethsheba (sp?).

Oh yes, and have I also mentioned that I have an underlying obsession with middle eastern men. (Don't tell my mother that).

Anyways...I was just wondering like if there is random bombings in the city. I'd hate to get blown into a million tiny peices. I know the Gaza Strip is really dangerous, and don't plan on going there.

Well now I'm rambling..so I'll stop.

[anycraic]

Dont say "derka derka mohammed allah" over and over again. Thats the best advice i can think of :thumbsup:

well theyll probably laugh at you, them being jewish and all. lol wouldnt recommend it in palestine tho obviously. but yeah u'll be fine, odds are u wont be blown up. most areas are very secure, the ones that arent have one or two bombs a year. thats not much in a country of whatever million. thank god its not arab is all i can say...theres lots of normal young people going around partying and getting high. i love psychedelic trance personally, and israel is the psytrance capital of the world, they have some amazing raves over there. have a blast u lucky person

[IanCurtisWishlist]

i hope you don't get blown up by some cock-sucking jihading terrorist. those bastards don't represent islam, anymore than jim jones represented christianity.