Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Indiana Jones Past Review

By (undeclared, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/31/2014 to 06/30/2014 with

Huqoq Excavation Project

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile and gave me hands on experience in archaeology, which is hard to get in the states.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The staff at huqoq were knowledgeable and friendly. The work was hard at times, but it was well worth it. Definitely a memorable experience

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was well run, everyone knew what they were doing

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The kibbutz has very nice rooms

* Food:

The israeli food is delicious, but you eat the same thing every day so it gets a bit boring.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Since we lived on the kibbutz, we didn't really interact with too many Israelis, but the ones we did meet shared lots of culture with us.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didn't have any health issues, but the hospital in tiberias was nice according to my friend that had to go.

* Safety:

We always felt very safe in the field and on the kibbutz

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Everything is pretty much paid for

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $20
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy beer at the local store

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • professors
  • the view
  • Idan reichal
* What could be improved?
  • food
  • exchange rate
  • not much else!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I dont need to buy a trowel

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!