Can I get academic credit for the trip?

Although the Berlitz program (for Arabic) is internationally recognized, with over 600 centers around the world, it is not affiliated with a specific accredited University. If you are a college student participating in the Damascus program, we recommend that you meet with your advisor before departing for the Middle East. It is possible that you can obtain independent study credits for your experiences abroad and that you can complete related assignments while overseas (for example, keeping a daily journal about your experiences or putting together a portfolio of photos from your trip).