chilling in the Holy Land! Past Review

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University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Better understanding of Zionism, Jewish/Arabian Israeli Hospitality! Opened my mind and my heart! <3

Review Photos

University of Haifa: Haifa - Study Abroad at University of Haifa (Direct Enroll) Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The experience has been academically refreshing! The work load is about the same as my home university. The teaching method is geared toward a mature audience with an aim toward long term retention.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I didn't really have expectations when I came. I wish I could stay to study for graduate school but my program is not offered in English. I met many students from around the world. The whole experience was a Positive!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

All necessities were made available free of charge. I bought a blender :)

* Food:

I'm a vegetarian! Israel Rocks! for vegetarians!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Numerous school trips throughout Israel. Made many good friends with the faculty! Dead Sea, Golan, Galilee, Masada, Eilat, Akko, Jaffo, Jerusalem...

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

no safety related incedents.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

My roommates were native speakers, and were eager to help me in learning the language. I spoke Hebrew almost everyday. Many people speak English but are happy to speak Hebrew if it is requested.

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

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people,
  • The Faculty
  • The Professors
* What could be improved?
  • that's a difficult one
  • i'll have to think about it
  • hard to say
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just do it! Attitude is 90%!