Amazing Summer Hebrew Ulpan! Past Review
By Antonino Rubino (University of Salento (Italy) / Universität zu Köln (Germany)) - abroad from 07/03/2016 to 07/28/2016 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
I have improved my hebrew language skills and I have been surrounded by wonderful people coming from over the world!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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The International School of the University of Haifa offers one of the best Summer Hebrew Ulpan courses in Israel that allow you to improve your Hebrew languages skills in an amazing atmosphere. Moreover, you have the opportunity to share your life and your experiences with people coming from all the world in a pluralistic, multiethnic and harmonious contest! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Administration of the International School is not only excellent in terms of efficiency and organization but he is also made up of wonderful friendly people that will help you in everything! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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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 |
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 take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | All the practical information are included in the pre-arrival information booklet and also available through the International School's website. For all the other things you need only to have fun and enjoy life in Haifa! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
