The Best Adventure of my Life. Past Review
By A student (Psychology/Linguistics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/28/2013 to 06/06/2013 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
I gained so much worldly experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I would definitely go back; I really didn't want to leave.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were not extremely difficult, nor did they require too much work but they were very interesting and enjoyable. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved everyone here, especially Tomer and the other Madrichrim, as well as Miriam Sivan |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Could have been better, but satisfactory for a semester abroad |
| * Food: |
Food in Israel is yummy! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All of my roommates were Israeli, as well as most of my friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health issues. |
| * Safety: |
Israel is extremely safe. I felt more safe at Haifa University than I do in America |
| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
I don't think it was very expensive, the shuk is very affordable |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Including travel (which I did every weekend) it was about 75$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at the SHUK |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
My entire Hebrew class was in Hebrew, no English. also my English Department classes had some Hebrew in them |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 5th Semester |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it as much as you can. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What clothes to bring. I really didn't need too many cold weather clothes but I definitely needed rainboots |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
