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FAQ

Are there scholarships available?

Glocal has a limited number of scholarships available for students coming from developing countries, as well as for students from the Middle East. While the program is not able to provide scholarships for all, students are encouraged to seek other avenues. Potential places to look are from your country’s embassy in Israel, or in Israeli embassies in your country. Additionally, students can check to see if their country has a “Friends of the Hebrew University” office. Please see more information on our "Scholarships" page and feel free to contact us to help guide you to potential scholarship options.

Do I have to travel to a developing country to undertake my internship?

International students have the option of working in an organization in Israel/Palestine or elsewhere in the developing world. Israeli and Palestinian students, however, must travel to a developing country for their internship. The internship is an opportunity for students to step out of their comfort zones and develop skills that cannot be gained through working in their own society.

Students with special situations may submit their request if they wish to be granted an exception. The program aims to be sensitive to special circumstances of its students.

Does Glocal tell me where to do my internship, or can I choose?

Glocal has strong partnerships with a number of organizations around the world, and encourages students to intern with them. Throughout the program, students work with one of Glocal’s internship coordinators to match their skills and interests with an organization. If they find that a student is best suited for an organization that is not a partner of Glocal’s, but fulfills the requirements for an internship, the student is welcome to apply there.

What is the advantage of undertaking a 4-month internship in a developing country?

The internship component of the program enables students the opportunity to gain solid field experience. Glocal’s focus on community involvement comes to life in the internship, where students are strongly encouraged to pursue internship projects that enable ample field work. Students will solidify their understanding of organizational structures and functionality. This exposure to individual work with communities, as well as being part of a professional team, will provide students with tools to work successfully in the field of international development.

The news can sometimes paint a scary picture of Israel. Will I be safe?

The situation in Israel and Jerusalem is tremendously complex, however most students report feeling very safe and secure. As is the case in most parts of the world, dangerous situations can occur, and the Glocal staff do their very best to keep students updated on any given situation, and are more than happy to consult with prospective students who feel concerned about coming to the Middle East to study. Additionally, Glocal is home to a number of local students who can also act as guides through the cultural, logistical, and political elements of the city.

How is life in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is an exciting city, steeped in history, spirituality and diversity. Life here is certainly different than anywhere else in the world. Jerusalem is a unique mélange of East and West, Old and New. Many of Glocal’s students, Palestinian and Israeli, call Jerusalem home, and will most likely be your most profound guides to life here.

What do Glocal students generally do when they finish the program?

Glocal students follow a number of professional tracks after finishing the program. Some alumni find positions with organizations working in the developing world, while others stay in their home countries to pursue working with marginalized communities closer to home. A few of our students have developed projects out of their own initiative and the initiative of communities with whom they work. Such projects include a women’s cooperative in Majuli, India, civics training in Israel, and work with communities supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya.

What is the goal of the Glocal program?

The Glocal Community-Development Studies is a unique program that aims to provide students with both the academic and theoretical background and the professional tools to approach the field of international development. Glocal aims to produce qualified professionals to work with underdeveloped communities throughout the world.

Why study at the Hebrew University?

The Hebrew University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, and it is the most prestigious university in Israel. The Social Science Faculty, where Glocal is based, is among the best in the world. Students and professors come from around the world to contribute to University’s top- notch research and instruction.