Israel Isn't so Scary After All? Past Review
By Kadie R (International Studies, University of Wisconsin - Madison) for
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a furthered sense of global competency and cultural understanding. I received everything from this semester abroad that I was hoping for, and more.
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. |
Workload was much less than I was used to. And you have an extra month to hand in final assignments after the end of the semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Things are a little bit chaotic. Its all part of living in "Israel time" which, like much of the rest of the world, really has no regard for what actual time it is. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Super safe. |
| 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? |
Most people spoke English. My Hebrew skills vastly improved. My Arabic skills got worse. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Things are tense in Israel. But not dangerous, not unsafe. And ultimately, no matter what kind of background you may or may not be coming from, you will enjoy yourself. |
