A great study abroad destination Past Review

By (University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) - abroad from 05/25/2019 to 07/05/2019 with

iXperience Tel Aviv – Summer Course and Internship in Finance or Data Science

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

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 Investment Finance course was phenomenal. The teacher, Brent Shapiro, is beyond knowledgeable in this field and super approachable. I learned a lot throughout the six weeks and am eager to apply my knowledge to the real world.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff was really awesome. I viewed them more as friends then superiors and plan to keep in touch.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The hostel we stayed in was really great. They offered activities each evening for guests and locals. The lounge was a great place to hang out and grab a drink.

* Food:

The food in Tel Aviv is great. There are plenty of options within walking distance.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe wherever I went.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The city
  • Staff
  • Course
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A