MEET’s impact has been widely noted by MEET participants, supporters and the community at large.

MEET in the press >>

In the students’ and instructors’ words

“Maybe one day we will have a program that will help bring peace; Maybe a person will make such a program, maybe that person will be me.”

–Sima, Palestinian MEET Student

“None of us Israelis is saying: ‘Wow, we are studying with Palestinians’. It becomes a non-issue, a reality”

–Yehudit, Israeli MEET Student

“MEET affects not only the participants but also their friends and families. We can use the tools and experience we gained in MEET to create a new joint community.”

–Mohammad, Palestinian MEET Student

“MEET inspired me both individually and professionally. I learned how I could use the skills I gained at MIT to truly make a difference in the world; MEET is an experience I will never forget.”

–Jake, MIT MEET Instructor