6 months in tel aviv Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 07/31/2017 to 01/05/2018 with
Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel
Experienced what it was like to live abroad, and would definitely seriously consider returning for an even longer time
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Madrichim were always super helpful. Other administration was harder to get in contact with but always worked out in the end. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in Ramat Aviv, just north of the main city of Tel Aviv, but really great location |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Mostly surrounded by Americans or other international students |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Generally easily accessible, only problems might be wait time or language barrier |
* Safety: |
Never felt unsafe; area where the dorms/university are located is especially safe but even walking in Tel Aviv at night was comfortable |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Had an amazing time |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 120 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook meals at home |
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 |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to native speakers |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* 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? |
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? | Not sure |