Truly a life changing experience. UHaifa International School is top notch! Past Review
By Charles Coleman (University of Alabama - Birmingham / UAB) - abroad from 10/11/2015 to 06/02/2016 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
The cultural exchange that took place on a daily basis was an invaluable lesson. Meeting people from all over the world helped me gain greater perspective about current events. At the same time, the peace and conflict program was excellent and helped me solidify my future career plans.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Excellent program. Both challenging and invigorating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration at Uhaifa is first rate. They made the entire process seamless. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living arrangements were great. I lived in Talia dorms. They were more adequate than one would expect in a traditional dorm. |
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Food was truly amazing. The hummus in Israel is the best in the world. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for the study abroad. Like everyone else I did a ton of research, but you really don't know what you're getting into until you arrive. I am so glad I made the decision to study in Haifa. The classes were excellent and I made friendships that are sure to last a lifetime. Best decision of my life thus far! |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take my advice and go to the grocery store in the Druze village! |
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 |
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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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 1 semester of Hebrew ulpan |
| 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? | Study each day with your classmates. This is the best way to review the info. We learned just as much working with one another as we did in the classroom. |
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? | The only thing that would have made the program better would have been meeting some of the people you study with before hand. Whether in person or online. Other than that the program was terrific. |
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. |
