Core contents of the program:
Academic Studies: Courses in the OSP are taught in English by faculty of Ben-Gurion University. Students who are fluent in Hebrew may also register for regular university courses with the Israeli student body. The university hosts visiting professors who often teach in English. OSP students are invited to attend their classes.
Internship opportunities: Students gain experience through internships in a wide range of academic and service institutions such as Beer Sheva’s district court, newspapers and media organization and health centers. Volunteer Service: Students volunteer by assisting the local population in Beer Sheva, teaching English, coaching sports teams and working with the elderly or new immigrant groups.

What does it include?
One 6-week ulpan, tuition, housing, field trips and activities, cultural programs, lecturers and medical insurance.

Extras:
Courses offered at the OSP are worth 3 academic credits. The OSP is unique in that its participants dorm with their Israeli counterparts. Likewise, Israeli students often join in OSP activities such as hikes and pot luck dinners. The OSP puts forth its utmost effort to facilitate a wide range of various volunteering opportunities and internships so that its participants get exposure and first hand experience with the multi-faceted Israeli reality and with Israeli society.