chilling in the Holy Land! Past Review
By Michael P (Business, SUNY - Binghamton) for
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
Better understanding of Zionism, Jewish/Arabian Israeli Hospitality! Opened my mind and my heart! <3
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The experience has been academically refreshing! The work load is about the same as my home university. The teaching method is geared toward a mature audience with an aim toward long term retention. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I didn't really have expectations when I came. I wish I could stay to study for graduate school but my program is not offered in English. I met many students from around the world. The whole experience was a Positive! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All necessities were made available free of charge. I bought a blender :) |
| * Food: |
I'm a vegetarian! Israel Rocks! for vegetarians! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Numerous school trips throughout Israel. Made many good friends with the faculty! Dead Sea, Golan, Galilee, Masada, Eilat, Akko, Jaffo, Jerusalem... |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
no safety related incedents. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My roommates were native speakers, and were eager to help me in learning the language. I spoke Hebrew almost everyday. Many people speak English but are happy to speak Hebrew if it is requested. |
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 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? | Just do it! Attitude is 90%! |
