Studying Without Borders

Judy Kupchan and Fay Bomberg

Fay Bomberg, of Chicago has proved once again that the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is truly a global program without borders. After her first year of studying with the Mini-School, due to her husband's work, she had to move to London for a year. While all was new in her temporary city of residence, one thing remained the same - studying at the Mini-School.

According to Fay "One of my biggest concerns about spending the year in London was that I might not be able to finish my second year of Melton. I was thrilled when I discovered a class that met conveniently near my flat and where I was warmly welcomed by Judy Trotter, director of the Mini-School in London, my English classmates of course, and my two fabulous teachers, Angela Wood and Evelyn Stern. Not only could I complete my studies, but it was a great way to make some English contacts."

Fay, however, had to return to Chicago before graduation with her fellow students in London, and arrived back in Chicago too late for the graduation ceremony there. This was rectified last week in Jerusalem, at the final dinner of the Israel Seminar of the Mini-School, when Judy Kupchan, Director of the Mini-School in Chicago presented her with her graduation certificate. Judy Trotter, sorry not to be present, was delighted that the special occasion had been marked. Fay had been a delightful Melton student and we hope there will be further opportunities for students to have such a global experience.

Fay was both surprised and thrilled to be the first Mini-School graduate to receive her certificate in Jerusalem and to share this experience with fellow Melton graduates from all around the world. This was certainly a special way to end ten wonderful days of travelling together around Israel the Mini-School way.

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