Hopes from the project - from some of the UK participants

I hope to meet new people, learn about a different culture and way of life and learn about Palestine from an insiders perspective. I hope to speak with the visiting students to get a first hand view of things on the ground rather than constantly reading opinion pieces and news from mainstream outlets,

I would like to further develop my understanding of Palestine - not just in relation to the conflict, but in relation to Palestine as the rich, beautiful land it was before all of this happened.  I'd like to learn as much sd possible from these students about Palestine because I'm so genuinely interested in the area - the culture, the day-to-day life, but most importantly how we can productively, positively and peacefully collaborate to help Palestinians of all ages. I hope to make lasting friendships with the Palestinians I meet. It's my dream to visit Palestine one day, and the people I meet here may just help me to realise such a dream.

My aim is to come out with a better understanding of what the Palestinian people think about the conflict that has caused life long struggle for them and generations before them. Want to know what they think can be done to stop such a struggle. To find out their hopes is another one. I realise that this event is a very rare opportunity and that is why I really hope that I can be a part of it. I will do everything I can to have a positive impact on the event. I will learn as much as possible about the Palestinian people, culture and the unwanted conflict they are facing.

It sounds like a great experience to be able to share and gain knowledge of people from a different place. It's a learning experience which can be taken into the wider world

I would like to show Palestinians around the UK and be a good host.