A student's perspective.

This entry written by a UNCC student about his 2007 experience in Mt Zion summarizes why this trip is so awesome.

I realized that the land of Israel was more than just a historical setting found
in the pages of a textbook. It was more than just some patch of land to be
coldly studied and theorized over. It was a living, breathing, endlessly
fascinating place that offered more opportunities for education and personal
growth than simply reading texts and attending class alone could ever provide.
It not only gave a new life to my education; it gave it heart.