A wild and busy time with some academics Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/21/2018 to 06/08/2018 with
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
It was very worthwhile. I got to practice ebing an adult within a supportive community.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Was not particularly challenging or stimulating. Limited course offerings |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The student village is very nice. Apartments for five people with individual bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living area. |
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No meal plan. Restraunt options on campus were good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very little integration into local culture. All classes are in the international school. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Provided health insurance cards and information during oreintation |
| * Safety: |
Very safe city. Guards and metal detecors in many public places including entering campus. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I enjoyed living in Jersualem and being a part of the fellowship I participated in. |
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) |
Produce was very cheap but processed food was much more expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $175 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook and meal prep as much as you can |
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 |
Ulpan was excelent in quickly improving my Hebrew |
| 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? | Brandeis Hebrew 34A |
| 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? | Speak to people in Hebrew as much as you can- it really helps |
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
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a long walk from the dorms to campus- bring water |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
