The Hebrew Summer Ulpan was a very beneficial learning experience. Past Review
By Natalie Cimalova (University of Economics, Prague) - abroad from 08/02/2015 to 08/27/2015 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
The experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. It was a tremendously beneficial language learning experience, which helped me to significantly improve my Hebrew. Moreover, the international environment was very enriching and friendly.
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 Hebrew Summer Ulpan was a tremendously beneficial and effective language learning experience which helped me to significantly improve my Hebrew. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration of the program was very helpful and competent. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Accommodation at the Federman Dormitories was very comfortable and clean. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The international environment was very enriching and friendly, and the overall social and cultural integration was very smooth. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health issues during the program. |
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The safety advice for future students was very good and responsible. |
| 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) |
5 |
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 |
5 |
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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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | As everything went smoothly during the program, I believe I had been provided with all necessary information before the start of the program. |
