Once in a lifetime experience Past Review

By (Tel Aviv University) - abroad from 07/17/2013 to 07/09/2013 with

Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying at TAU International was a memorable experience. Meeting new people from all over the world in such a beautiful environment made me feel like home. I never felt alone even though the majority of the students were from North America and I am from Europe. We had a lot of social activities and trips. The structures of our classes were in dialogues between students and teachers some them ended in passionate debates that lasted till after classes. I am still in contact with my classmates they even came to visit me in Vienna.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? toiletries if you prefer brands from the states are expensive especially sun screen get them from home.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • international environment, beach
  • structure of classes, city life
  • possibility to take extra language classes
* What could be improved?
  • more dorm rooms
  • interaction with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? to buy enough sun screen :)