Israel: lots of fun and some cool new experiences Past Review
By laura l (Urban Studies/Affairs., Barnard College) for
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes here are much easier than at home. |
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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? |
I lived with mostly Americans and one Israeli student. |
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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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| * Safety: |
the school does a good job with safety updates, just follow them and you'll be fine. |
| 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? | it is easy to spend a lot of money on transportation and going out, but it is also possible to budget by buying food at the market instead of the store and buying bus-pases. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | laundry and printing are expensive on campus. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I finished the Hebrew language requirements at my home University. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
It is very easy to get around with only english, and besides hebrew class all of the classes are taught in english. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a great program if you are looking to just get away, have some fun and get to know Israel. |
