YESS Jerusalem Past Review
By Randi H (Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
YESS!! -Made me mature, independent, worldly -Allowed me to travel and see many unique parts of the world
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
-Apartment style dorms in the "student village" -Mixxed community of Israelis & international students -International do not live together, dispersed throughout 12 different buildings with israelis= hard to meet people in program -Most people live with atleast 1 or 2 israelis and the 3 or 4 international students -Dorm style: 5 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room area -They dont listen to your requests of who you want to room with, if you do/dont want to live with israelis, and if you want to live with boys only/girls only/both <br /><br /> -Hard to meet people in international program -Student village is very very very far away from the school -Student village located in not a good area -Living with israelis= not a good idea due to cultural differences |
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no meal plan |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
-Jerusalem is a lower key city-- going it is not as "wild and crazy" as the tel aviv scene -going out usually consists of sitting at outdoor bars, drinkin,g and smoing hookah with your friends--- very low key but fun -Lots of school trips planned |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | -100-150 each week -You are on your on for all food--- no meal plan--- stove, but no oven in dorm -Traveling can get expensive but eventually you leanr how to do it in cheap ways -Keep in mind transportation: you need busses and cabs everywhere |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | -a lot of money on transportation because you cant walk anywhere from school--- need busses and cabs |
Language
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | GOOOO!!!! Jerusalem is an incredible city that has something to offer for everyone. Its the most special city in Israel because of its history and diversity. The school aspect of it was not amazing, but the city and the things I did made my experience incredible. Its in an amazing location that makes it so easy to travel on weekends. Theres a good balance between school and social life. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Neuroeconomics: the brain in decision making |
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| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | -Only work: 1 presentation & 1 final paper -Never have to go to class -Attendance is not taken -Material was challenging but didnt have to now it because paper & presentation were not based on it |
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Nature/Nurture of the Social Brain |
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| Instructor: | Solomon Israel |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | -Hebrew University Class (not rothberg international school class) -Mixxed class of Americans & Israels -Only work: take home exam & final paper -material was very difficult, but dont have to know it |
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Internship & Class component |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | -Internship was great: only way to get involved in the israel community -Allowed you to see what israeli workforce is like & what its like to work and interact with Israels |
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