Israel: an incredibly rewarding experience Past Review

By (Undeclared, Western Washington University) for

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: Hevel Eilot - Study Abroad in Israel

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutly

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

excellent

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very few weaknesses

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

had food for all types of people

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

many visits to jerusalem and the surronding areas

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

extremelly safe, never felt any fear of being in danger

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people
* What could be improved?
  • communication