An immersive experience Past Review
By Ari J (Economics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/23/2018 to 06/07/2018 with
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
I learned how to better live on my own and navigate issues that arise without being able to fully consult others
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. |
Classes were interesting and engaging but most were minimally challenging |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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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? |
N/A |
| * Safety: |
Safety was never a direct concern but was always in the back of my mind. Being aware of your surroundings, and avoiding walking alone at night are helpful ways to feel safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Being able to live in Israel was the highlight, and the coursework was interesting but not particularly challenging |
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) |
Prices are on the higher side but buying groceries at local markets and cooking meals was a good way to keep costs down. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 75 |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Third semester |
| How many hours per day did you use 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
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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? | That the courses in Hebrew would not count for credit |
