Work

Primarily I was working in MediCare’s biochemistry and haematology department where I was allowed to perform some tests I just learned about in theory before. Furthermore, I got an insight into the other working fields (pathology and microbiology) which was interesting! Since I’m almost finished with my Master in Biomedical Chemistry, starting my PhD soon, completing an internship which was designed by the company for a student in his/her first years of studies, offered me limited professional benefit. Nevertheless, the cultural exchange and experiencing work-life in another country was irreplaceable. Hence I’d recommend everyone to go abroad with IAESTE!

Ba51ae33 b96d 4ad9 9b70 0b1b56c163a8

Experience

There are just a few tourists in Nablus and Palestine (besides Bethlehem), but the locals love to have you there and that’s what they’ll show you. Depending on how ‘exotic or different’ you appear, you’ll get a lot of attention. So I (auburn hair, bright skin, tall – therefore obviously not from the Middle East) was greeted permanently, a lot of people started a conversation and asked a lot of questions – I enjoyed some really good encounters. The old town of Nablus is bustling, the roman ruins in Samaria are impressive – and in the most hidden corners, you’ll find the best falafel or hummus you ever had. Or you'll go for kanafee, another traditional food originated in Nablus, consisting of caramelized mozzarella cheese - sounds weird, but it is yummy.

Discover

Palestine offers everything a nature-lover, like me, is looking for - the scenery of the mountains alternating with plain land, deserts and flourishing landscapes, a rich variety of plants and animals from three continents. Above all the diversity of this county with its enormous religious and cultural heritage fascinates me. It is (together with Israel) a holy place for people of several religions and affluent in history. During my stay, I learned a lot about the unique culture, people’s lives and beliefs. Furthermore, I faced the consequences of a conflict going on for decades and realised how lucky I should be to be born in Germany in a time of peace.

Discover More IAESTE Experiences

4b5c445c 1a5b 4be4 b66f a142b499e95a
Warri, Nigeria

Vince

Civil Engineering

Company

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)

Home country

Hungary

READ MORE
65facb42 015d 4491 9148 e9ccb8b136f5
Dongguan, China

David

Electronic System Design

Company

Celestica

Home country

Norway

READ MORE
Ac5809ff c638 4d2a a91e e3085d74ba3f
Cairo, Egypt

Shourya

Renewable Energy

Company

Innovation Development, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University

Home country

India

READ MORE

Explore Our Internships