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<\/p>\nIt was spring break 2019, full of excitement and adventure\u2026 and internship hunting.\u00a0 Two months away from starting my summer break and I still had no idea where I was going to land.\u00a0 Finally, after a couple of applications and interviews, it was set, I was going to Israel.\u00a0 Wait, Israel?\u00a0 Really?\u00a0 Yes, really.<\/p>\n
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The tomb of the prophet Samuel.\u00a0 The middle east is filled with unimaginable amounts of history.\u00a0 This was the first active archeological site I visited while in Israel.\u00a0 It was incredible to see years of history layered upon each other. (left)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prior to the securing an internship with a human rights NGO in Jerusalem, I did not know much of Israel outside of the region\u2019s biblical context and a generic recognition of a place in regular turmoil.\u00a0 I eagerly sought advice from professors, experts, and\u00a0friends.\u00a0 Book and article recommendations started piling up so high, I was not sure where to start.\u00a0 By the time I handled logistics and administrative things at home, I was on a plane to Tel Aviv with no idea what my summer was going to look like.<\/p>\n My impromptu 3-day tour into Jordan was amazing.\u00a0 Seeing Petra, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, was fascinating.\u00a0 Although the tombs, to include the \u201cTreasury\u201d pictured here, were beautiful, I found the innovative engineering even more amazing.\u00a0 The ancient Nabateans were able to build an intricate water system that captured and held enough water from the one or two annual rains to last them the remainder of the year.\u00a0 They had enough water for agriculture, bathing and drinking, as well as socializing at community pools. (right)<\/em><\/p>\n The two and a half months abroad had me on a roller coaster \u2013 mentally, emotionally, and physically.\u00a0 Working for a human rights organization in a conflict zone caused me to question my pre-conceived notions, analyze motives, and seek understanding as to the impact of actions regardless of intentions.\u00a0 My summer research allowed me to see the connection between human rights and security, and the validity of this connection regardless of geography.\u00a0 Policies taken in the middle east regarding things like humanitarian aid and human trafficking have reverberating effects within the region and around the globe.<\/p>\n In addition to interning in Israel, I also had the extremely amazing opportunity to attend the Duke Global Policy Program in Geneva, Switzerland.\u00a0 During this week long intensive course on Humanitarian Aid, Refugees, and Human Rights, we got to pick the brains of government officials, leading practitioners, and experienced administrators.\u00a0 The wealth of knowledge was beyond what I imagined.\u00a0 The resolve that the humanitarians have to remain dedicated to their pledge is truly honorable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 9\/11 Living Memorial located in Jerusalem, Israel.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the national security realm, there inevitably remains the need to identify targets \u2013 someone is the good guy and someone the bad.\u00a0 But in the humanitarian aid sphere, it is far more complicated \u2013 the enemy doesn\u2019t always have a name, people on either side of conflict may need help, and there is no security blanket to fall back on.\u00a0 The perspective I gained in Geneva allowed me to approach the research and work in Israel with a broader scope that although larger, was clearer.<\/p>\n My summer was eventful \u2013 I saw the world in a new way, got to experience four new countries and cultures, and met amazing people.\u00a0 My joyful journey to Jerusalem would not have happened without the generosity and dedication of the Carlucci family and Duke staff.\u00a0 I am forever grateful for this experience, my personal growth, and the ability to bring a fresh perspective back to my workplace after graduation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tomb of the prophet Samuel.\u00a0 The middle east is filled with unimaginable amounts of history.\u00a0 This was the first active archeological site I visited while in Israel.\u00a0 It was incredible to see years of history layered upon each other.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It was spring break 2019, full of excitement and adventure\u2026 and internship hunting.\u00a0 Two months away from starting my summer break and I still had…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/centers.sanford.duke.edu\/carluccifellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Gamble-Blog-Photo-3-e1598547375664-199x300.jpg\")
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