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Internships in Jordan

Located in the heart of the Middle East, surrounded by both the Dead and Red Sea, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is both traditional and cosmopolitan. It is a culture different than the West, with an Islamic state which shapes most ideals and cultural practices. The streets have bazaars, or open air markets, filled with food and crafts and elaborate mosques, free for the exploring and worth experiencing. Those interested in human rights, social development, migration, or international policy will benefit greatly from an internship in Jordan, due to the nation’s current social issues.

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Jordan has a portion of my heart

by: Megan Gentry - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Jordan: Counseling & Humanitarian Action
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I absolutely loved my time in Jordan and my experience with SIT. The program director is one of the most accomplished and wise people I have ever met. He was a pleasure to work with. I was able to intern with IFH, an organization that helps refugee families with health services of all kinds. I learned a bit of arabic. I saw many different historical and natural sites and rode a camel. I also integrated myself into the culture and community every day. I stayed with a host family, who helped me learn the local ways in Amman, as well as went to festivals, explored town and many coffee shops, bought from local vendors, joined a running club, met international students, played pickleball, and attended multiple worship services. Perhaps my favorite part of this study abroad was learning about different cultures and religions. I had a lovely view into the Muslim faith and learned the Arab history of the middle east area in a new way. I grew as an individual and as a citizen of earth and of the United States. I am forever grateful for the people I acquainted and the things I experienced.

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Locations

The highest number of internships in Jordan are located in the capital city. There is, however, potential for internships in Jordan outside of Amman, in less populated areas, though less likely and more difficult to find.

Amman is the capital of Jordan as well as a central hub of 2.5 million residents. Built on a hill, Amman has a lively downtown area, with craft and food stalls and diverse neighborhoods that climb up to ancient Roman ruins at the top. Most internships in Jordan are based in and around Amman, because it is the location of most consulates and is a central location for most humanitarian agencies and organizations, such as those focused on social rights like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the Amman Center for Human Rights Studies. The majority of internship placement providers are also based in Amman.

Petra. Arguably the most famous city in the country, an ancient city intricately etched into rock that is believed to be over 2,000 years old. Needless to say, Petra is an excellent place for those who have a background in historic preservation or archeology, in part because Petra has an active archeological site.

Aqabah. As Jordan’s southernmost and only coastal city, situated on the northern tip of the Red Sea, Aqabah is a frequented destination for not only its beaches but also because it shares an accessible land border with Israel. Although Aqabah is largely considered a tourist destination, thanks to its beach resorts and water sports, it also holds opportunity for those interested in marine studies and preservation. The coast of Aqabah encompasses over 1,000 species of fish and fragile natural reefs.

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