The Hebrew Summer Ulpan was a very beneficial learning experience. Past Review

By (University of Economics, Prague) - abroad from 08/02/2015 to 08/27/2015 with

University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. It was a tremendously beneficial language learning experience, which helped me to significantly improve my Hebrew. Moreover, the international environment was very enriching and friendly.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The Hebrew Summer Ulpan was a tremendously beneficial and effective language learning experience which helped me to significantly improve my Hebrew.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on-site administration of the program was very helpful and competent.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Accommodation at the Federman Dormitories was very comfortable and clean.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The international environment was very enriching and friendly, and the overall social and cultural integration was very smooth.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health issues during the program.

* Safety:

The safety advice for future students was very good and responsible.

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)

5

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

5

How many hours per day did you use the language?

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?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The intensity of the language course
  • Friendly international environment
* What could be improved?
  • I do not have any reservations.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? As everything went smoothly during the program, I believe I had been provided with all necessary information before the start of the program.