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NEWS Oct 16, 2012 | posted under NEWS STORY | program BESTSEMESTER
Messiah College reunion of USP alumni - Andrea Haskins It’s a common scene at BestSemester programs around the world. The semester ends, tearful good-byes are shared between n... more »
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New MESP Center in Jerusalem
NEWS Sep 17, 2012 | posted under NEWS STORY
MESP students take in the view from the rooftop of the new MESP Center. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, MESP student Sarah Chung receives the torch passed from Chris Mawhort... more »
MESP Resumes Student Home-Stays in Israel
NEWS Mar 6, 2012 | posted under NEWS STORY
Spring 2012 MESP students enjoy bowling with Palestinian friends. Mollie Moore, fall 2011 MESP student, poses for a photo at a shop. JERUSALEM – Last year when the ... more »
MESP Students Meet with Turkish Leaders
NEWS Nov 21, 2011 | posted under NEWS STORY
Recently, students from the Middle East Studies Program fall 2011 semester had the opportunity to meet with Turkish political leaders. MESP director, David Holt reflects on the meetings: MESP stud... more »
Middle East Studies Program Announces Relocation
NEWS Nov 9, 2011 | posted under NEWS STORY
It is evident that The Arab Spring has brought change and challenge to the Middle East as well as to the Middle East Studies Program. Due to the unpredictable political climate in Egypt, MESP has relo... more »
MESP to begin the Fall 2011 Semester in Jerusalem…
NEWS Mar 29, 2011 | posted under NEWS STORY
Due to the many changes occurring in the Middle East region these days, as well as the need for planning ahead with safety in mind, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) staff wish to share their &ld... more »
MESP Students Continue Studies
NEWS Feb 14, 2011 | posted under NEWS STORY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As previously reported, Council for Christian Colleges’ & Universities’ students studying this semester in the BestSemester Middle East Studies Program (MESP) ... more »
MESP Students Begin Travel Portion of Semester Early
NEWS Feb 1, 2011 | posted under NEWS STORY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Due to the uncertain security situation resulting from on-going protests across Egypt, the 28 students participating this semester in the Council for Christian Colleges &... more »
Celebrating International Education Week: The Power of a Mother’s Love
NEWS Nov 16, 2010 | posted under NEWS STORY | program BESTSEMESTER
Margret Ssekanlongo welcomed Davis Rideout into her home with a warm hug and with words that had deeper meaning than he understood at the time: “My sonny. My sonny is home.” Last fall duri... more »
Celebrating International Education Week: In Their Own Words
NEWS Nov 15, 2010 | posted under NEWS STORY | program BESTSEMESTER
Participating in celebration of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, this week the Council for Christian Colleges &... more »
