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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Rothberg International School offers a variety of programs, from a few short weeks to an entire academic year studying in Israel!
At the Rothberg School, the program includes an Ulpan, Hebrew language instruction, courses in English, the chance to study Arabic, extracu... More
| Provider: | Direct Enrollment |
| Hosted at: | Hebrew University |
| Location(s): | Jerusalem, Israel |
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| Website | N/A |
Review By:
Susan S. (economics, Wellesley College) on June 15, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
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| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful, available. |
| * Housing: |
Very nice student village with apartments that house 5 people. Kitchen, 2 bathrooms, shower, 5 bedrooms. Really, really great. <br /><br /> Great place, full of fun and students. Close to the university. Had to buy all kitchenware, bedding. |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Best semester of my life. |
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How well did Wellesley College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $900 a month but less could have been spent with less travel in and outside of the country. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spent a decent amount in the beginning on kitchenware. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Intensive Hebrew "ulpan" for a month, and then regular Hebrew study. GREAT program. |
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Come! You'll have the best time. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Incredibly worthwhile. Made me think more critically about my identity, why I am the way I am. Pushed my notions about Judaism, religion, society. Learned a lot about living with people, myself. |