Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rollercoaster Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/22/2018 to 06/07/2018 with

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: DanceJerusalem

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really learned that I need to advocate for myself and take care of myself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Local healthcare was very different than it is in the states--things move a lot slower in the hospitals

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I gained a lot of opportunities and loved living in Jerusalem

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 Dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go grocery shopping and prep your lunches ahead of time, so you don't end up buying three meals a day

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? HBRW 44B
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Go out into to world/city by yourself and navigate just speaking the language.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in Jerusalem
* What could be improved?
  • More support healthwiase
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There's a big difference between taking care of yourself in your home university in the States and being able to do it while abroad.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.