The program is designed for a wide range of academic majors and vocational interests. She was given the opportunity to study the language, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology and religion of the region while living with a Costa Rican family. Highlights also included participation in a service project and travel to surrounding countries. MESP trains students to relate to the Muslim world in an informed and constructive manner. Students explored Middle East cultures, religions and conflicts from within this diverse and strategic region of the world.
Academic credit is granted by the home college or university.