A great not-only-study experience! Past Review
By Gianmarco Sinisi (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna) - abroad from 08/03/2015 to 08/27/2015 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
I learnt that I have a second home in Haifa! Moreover, I improved my Hebrew (and my English!), I discovered new places, colors, tastes, views, I got acquainted with students from all over the world. This experience showed me what a beautiful place Israel is. This experience helped me to grow. This experience filled my heart with life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I joined the Intensive Hebrew Summer Ulpan at University of Haifa International School. I lived such an enriching experience there. It was my first study experience abroad and Haifa International School made it great and unforgettable! Class, activities, trips, assistance were excellent. Loved the opportunity to live this experience in a multicultural background in one of the most beautiful countries as Israel is. I shared my time and my stay there with students from all over the world. I really feel to recommend this study experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration team was friendly and helpful, fully committed to the students and to making our stay and program the best experience ever! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My stay in Federman Dorms (double room and shared bathroom) was kinda hard. Nobody but me cared about the cleanings, so the apartment (and above all the bathroom) was quite dirty. In Talia Dorms my living experience would have been better, because of the private bathroom and the single room. |
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I loved Israeli food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have an experience with healthcare during the program. |
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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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Haifa International School's website tells everything you need to know. You just have to join and enjoy! |
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! |
