Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Haifa Rocks! 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?
My study abroad experience has given me the enthusiasm to pursue my MS studies. I met many wonderful people and made many a lot of new friends

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.

Academically Refreshing!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It's a great program... what can I say!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Israel is a great place for vegetarians!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The program hosts trips all over Israel. Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Eilat, Golan Heights, Akko, Jerusalem. Sleeping in Bedouin tents, Shabbat by the campfire, hiking swimming.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe!

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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The campus is in a wonderful location overlooking the city and the sea, right next to a park. It's kind of like club med.
* What could be improved?
  • It was too cold here in Haifa, I thought it would be much warmer.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Haifa is an excellent location for study in Israel. From here one can travel all over Israel very easily. The program encourages students to interact and make friends and there is a lot of support from the program administration.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Media in War and Crises
Course Department:
Instructor: Professor Sondra Rubenstein
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Excellent professor. Seminar style classes, participation is greatly encouraged. The class and professor caused me to grow intellectually.
Credit Transfer Issues: