Rollercoaster Past Review
By Emily Dana (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/22/2018 to 06/07/2018 with
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: DanceJerusalem
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really learned that I need to advocate for myself and take care of myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
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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? |
Local healthcare was very different than it is in the states--things move a lot slower in the hospitals |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I gained a lot of opportunities and loved living in Jerusalem |
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? | 50 Dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Go grocery shopping and prep your lunches ahead of time, so you don't end up buying three meals a day |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | HBRW 44B |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Go out into to world/city by yourself and navigate just speaking the language. |
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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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | There's a big difference between taking care of yourself in your home university in the States and being able to do it while abroad. |
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. |
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