The Experience of Living with a Host Family in Palestine: “Living in a host family in Palestine is a unique experience that everyone should try it once. Living with a host family every day is a wonderful thing, you have the opportunity to learn and share Palestinian customs and culture. Sharing a house with Palestinians, you can create a very personal bond with, which allows you to talk about a multitude of topics and also practice your Arabic.

My experience in Palestine has been impeccable

My experience in Palestine has been impeccable, I would not change anything of my stay with my host family. In my case, I have lived with a family of four people in the city of Hebron.

Who is my host family in Palestine? 

My host father every day took me to the center in the morning so I would not have to take a taxi. My host mother was only two years older than me, which made it easier for us to have a relationship that was totally friends. And on the other hand, they had two daughters of three and four years old, who liked me a lot and I loved playing with them during the time I was at home.

Breakfast with my Host family 

Every morning I take breakfast with my host family at home, which usually I prepared with my host mum, who taught me how to cook some Palestinian dishes. And I have to say, that the time that I spent with my host family, was ones of the best moments that I lived in Hebron.

Final remarks 

I highly recommend the experience of living with a host family in Palestine. Since it gives you a unique opportunity to fully penetrate the daily life of the people of Palestine, and above all to practice your Arabic.” This article was written by Mònica Alberch from Spain who volunteered at the Excellence Center in 2019.