Past Review
By Susan S (Economics., Wellesley College) for
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
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.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful, available. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Best semester of my life. |
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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
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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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Intensive Hebrew "ulpan" for a month, and then regular Hebrew study. GREAT program. |
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
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Come! You'll have the best time. |
