A fun way to spend the summer (and improve your Hebrew) Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/26/2012 to 07/30/2012 with
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
Improved Hebrew and independence skills. Made VERY diverse and interesting friends.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
In Israel, any type of organization or pre-planning is an extra-special surprise. As long as you have a relaxed personality, this shouldn't phase you too much. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
One apartment shared by 5 people. Each gets a private room, and all share a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a shower. |
| * Food: |
The on-campus food is bad but Jerusalem is filled with the most delicious restaurants/fresh foods at the shuk! You'll be well-fed. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I don't know. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy veggies at the shuk, and freeze your bread and other perishables and de-frost the slices you need as you go, or you'll end up throwing out rotting food. Try not to give in to the temptation to eat out too often - rather make meals in your apartment as a group. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | 4 |
| 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? | Be brave and just TRY (all the time, as often as possible). |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you feel you are not in the right level class, just switch and don't let them convince you to 'wait a week' in a 5-week program!! |
