An Anxious Yiddishkeit Experience Past Review
By Dana Brown (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/15/2019 to 06/05/2019 with
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
Yes. It gave me clarity on what I want out of life and how I want to achieve it. Sometimes with darkness comes light.
Personal Information
| 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. |
I found two of my classes engaging and exciting. However, the Hebrew Ulpan was a grueling and mundane educational experience. I love Dr. Alick Isaacs course and Dr. David Mendolson's course. Very rigorous. Arguably more work than my home institution. Loved it. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved the Madrichot and I felt very supported by the administration. Thank you for everything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing is over the green line and quite shabby. I strongly encourage students to live off campus in the future. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I did not feel integrated at all due to the restrictions of the Nachshon Project. I wish there were more opportunities to meet other folks including Palestinians and Israelis. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I went to the doctor twice. Very happy. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I would not do the Nachshon Project. |
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) |
Very easily. I bought my food from the Shuk and cooked for myself. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Balance between having fun and saving money....it's hard to strike this balance but some weeks I would spend more than others. |
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? | 34 Hebrew at brandeis |
| 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? | Live with Israelis! don't live with Americans! |
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? | How much work and a time commitment Nachshon would be |
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! |
