Study Abroad in East Jerusalem Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The professors here and intelligent and interesting, but the work that they provide resembles my high school experience

On-site administration of your program

Israel is known for being disorganized, which was reflected from time to time through the administration. But generally, they were very helpful, responded promptly, and handled questions well.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I live in a five-room apartment. I had my own room, and communal bathrooms, kitchen and living room area. The apartments not in the best area in East Jerusalem, but the complex has security, and I have never felt unsafe. The complex is a nice way to get to know other students. <br /><br /> Having arranged housing was a really nice luxury. There isn't much to do in this area on Shabbat, because everything is closed, but other than that, the location is pretty close to campus.

I would rarely eat out. It's much easier to make your own food. The shuk (local market) has amazingly fresh and cheap produce.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I learned the most outside of the classroom. The relations people have with each other and the stories they told me provided a very introspective experience for me.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

There are some neighborhoods in East Jerusalem where I would not feel safe walking along, but other than that, I felt very safe in Israel.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Rothberg was not incorporated very well into the Hebrew University. Most people in Jerusalem know English, so even when I tried to use the little Hebrew I know, people often responded to me in English. I would speak minimal Hebrew with my roommates and people on the street.

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