Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Visiting Israel changed my life! Past Review

By (Jewish Communal Service, Towson University) for

Towson University: Jerusalem - Exploring Cross-Cultural Educational and Social Services in Baltimore and Israel

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a appreciation for the passion and commitment individuals and institutions can bring in the service of others

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

workload, academics were reasonable and anticipated

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

program strength was its diversity. Also, the quality of our guide and of our instructor

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Program instructor was careful to include all-kosher meals so that all the students would be accomodated

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

visits to senior art center, teen centers, preschool for special needs, dig, visit to Masada, visit to Yad Vashem, homes for children in need, Ethiopian absorption center

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

our safety was a priority

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? we had to spend very little because most of our needs were covered by the program
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? use good judgement

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • we didn't stay in one place, but travelled around the country
* What could be improved?
  • more time!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? make the most of every opportunity afforded in this rich program

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Exploring Cross-Cultural and Educational and Social Services in Baltimore and Israel
Course Department: ILPD670
Instructor: Dr. Hana Bor
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a very well-prepared, multi-faceted program that afforded us the opportunity to learn a great deal about the educational and social services agencies of Israel.
Credit Transfer Issues: no