Matthew Lee Goodman, 25, Granite Springs, New York
Dartmouth College, AB in Anthropology
Track: Jerusalem Arts WUJS Arts
Check out Matt's blog:http://hummusandkimchi.blogspot.com/
Articles by Matt: JUF News : Living in the Israel that exists
What were you doing before you came here?
I was working at Zephyr Media (an infomercial company) and writing
How did you hear about this WUJS Israel program?
Through a MASA representative who was participating in the Israel Diplomatic Fellowship, a Birthright NEXT program, with me. Find out more @ Masa: WUJS Arts Program
What are your goals for this WUJS arts program?
As part of the Arts track in Jerusalem, I am finishing a novel and writing about my time in Israel. I am also part of the Arab-Israeli conflict course and take ulpan classes.
What do you hope to get out of this Israel arts program?
To make lots of finished work, to experience living abroad, and to make good friends
What did your friends say when you told them about your plan to come to Israel?
That sounds pretty sweet!
Have you purchased a wrong item because of the language barrier?
No, although I have almost done so on a few occasions.
Have you gotten lost or wound up somewhere else since you've been here?
I get lost everywhere I go so that's nothing new.
