Counter Terrorism Study Abroad Program To Israel

Jessica Niebel Start Date: Jan 17, 2018 - End Date: May 26, 2018
  • Israel
  • Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
  • Ashdod, Israel
  • Ashkelon, Israel
  • Jerusalem District, Israel

My Travel Story

by: Jessica Niebel Start Date: Jan 17, 2018 - End Date: May 26, 2018
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An opportunity arose to where Arizona State University is preparing for a trip to Jerusalem, Israel in June and July of 2018. This trip is a 14-day Counter Terrorism Study Abroad Program that will permit me to focus on intelligence-gathering, suicide bomber interdiction, emergency management/ response, preparedness, and jihadism. Not only will this program provide 6 academic credits towards my Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology Degree, but will enable me to bring the skills I've learned back home and make a difference here at the local, state, and hopefully a national level. Each of these courses will help my professional development as a certified Emergency Medical Technician, Patrol/Explosives K-9 Handler, apply for a job in private security contracting, and apply for a job in the Federal Agency.  

"Students are housed at a hotel in Jerusalem and travel around the country, touring Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Ashkelon, the Galilee region, Jordanian Valley, and other locations. The delegation visits facilities and protected environments throughout Israel to learn about the measures the Israelis have taken to deal with terror-related threats and risks as well as manage emergency situations. Students will also see how the Israelis have changed security practices and procedures as a result of lessons learned from past terror attacks and what they are doing to prevent future attacks. This program includes intelligence briefings, on-site visits, group activities, and lecture presentations. Students will also experience a cultural component in journeying to one of the most important regions of the world – the Holy Land. Our delegation will tour the Old City of Jerusalem, visit holy sites such as the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulcher as well as venture to the Masada and Dead Sea." (ASU Study Abroad 2017).

I will be greatly humbled and appreciative of any help that I can get by viewers sharing my page and/or donating towards the program.  I will be applying for scholarships and finding other ways to make this dream of mine become a reality. If you would like to share this fundraising page to help please copy and paste the link. Thank you for your time!




  • Israel
  • Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
  • Ashdod, Israel
  • Ashkelon, Israel
  • Jerusalem District, Israel