The purpose of the Palestine Trek (PalTrek) is to introduce trekkers to Palestinian culture, history, and people, to foster understanding of the reality of life under military occupation, and to highlight the Palestinian narrative. PalTrek has contributed over the years, and will continue to contribute, to changing the discourse on the Israeli occupation of Palestine - what is often framed as a "conflict" - by critically engaging graduate students through a robust week-long trip to Palestine. In the current political climate, this goal is more important than ever. During the trek, students will meet with Israeli and Palestinian human rights advocates, business owners, and community leaders, come face to face with the West Bank wall and checkpoints, enjoy the lively nightlife and food of the region, and visit heritage and religious sites.