Can I stay longer than the full two months?

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage you to stay as long as you can. There is no reason why you cannot continue your arabic study and your volunteer position beyond the length of the program. The Damascus Summer Encounter is a great immersion program for those who want to "jump start" a longer volunteer experience in the Middle East. Just let us know in advance exactly how much longer you would like to stay and will begin making arrangements and offer a revised fee. You are also free to make your own arrangements.