Going to Jerusalem

[Sun Is Shining]

Being Jewish I have a good many relatives living in Israel as well as friends...they always tell me it's not nearly as bad there as the media often makes it out to be. Go and enjoy yourself it's a great place

[JuggaloAtTheDoor]

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.

Bring a GAT like a gangsta, that'll keep ya safe.. hahaa jk..

I don't really know, humans are humans, they all cant be rotten assholes..

[righteousjosh]

I would give anything to study abroad in the middle east...even though its a dangerous part of the world, its still amazing when it comes to its historic facts.

[anycraic]

I would give anything to study abroad in the middle east...even though its a dangerous part of the world, its still amazing when it comes to its historic facts.

nice heart u got there, ill give u 200 bucks for it

[kefkataus]

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.

Israel is one of the most peaceful place's on earth. Go enjoy your stay. But dont be stupid and wonder off in the middle of the night. When you go out. Watch your money and id. Because there are bad people. Other than that I wish i was in your shoes. Id love to be there now. Lucky

[yoniohyoni]

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.

dont listen to your friends, i lived there for about half of my life, it's safe :thumbsup:

[birdgirl73]

Jerusalem is marvelous. I visited there in the summer just before starting college with a church group. The history, the culture. It's wonderful.

But with world events what they are this very moment, I'm not sure anyone can reliably say that it's a safe place to be. It may be safe this weekend but more dangerous a month from now. And if you were my daughter (you must be almost exactly the same age as my son, who is 20), I'd be worried sick about you going over there for this fall semester. The situation in the mid-east is degenerating quickly with each passing day.

[Psycho4Bud]

Best of wishes, best of luck but PLEASE.....if things start looking a little hot at all...get your ass out of there!!!

Have a good one and stay safe!:thumbsup:

[lizzie on low]

Best of wishes, best of luck but PLEASE.....if things start looking a little hot at all...get your ass out of there!!!

Bears repeating. Recent developments lead me to believe that things will be getting worse, not better. Me thinks it would be better to go latter than go when it's bad and always be looking over your shoulder.

Please forgive me for being so negative, it's not my intention to be a buzzkill. You're very lucky to be able to go, and I hope the situation rights itself promptly to ensure your saftey!

[Loop]

WTF you really WANNA GO THERE ??

have you heard about that lil crazy shit happenin down there ?
some people call it WAR, some other warfare. i personally call it shit.
look what happened jus yesterday in Lebanon.. Foreign people escaped the country in a flash cuz it RISKY, really risky.
im not saying you don't have to go, jus be aware that is not a stroll in park (actually theres nothing to laugh at)