It was great to be there :-) Past Review
By A student (Jagiellonian University) - abroad from 08/08/2016 to 09/01/2016 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
I saw again, that the world is colourfull.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was very effective and intensive. I only regret, that there were not so much speaking lessons. But beside: it was awesome. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was on time and place, thanks for any help! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was just a room. But what more one needs for a monthly stay? :-) |
| * Food: |
I like Israeli food, I tried it before, so it wasnt so big shock, as some Americans had :-) |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were some social activities, quite interesting. It of course depends on what one is expecting. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We got some pieces of information,and of course insurances. We were also informed, where should we go in need. |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe as at my home country. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I learned a lot, as lot as I was nearly expecting. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Well, I earn my own money, so I am used to not waste them. But I think, when somebody won`t be learned, how to spare money could have difficulties in Israel. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You should buy food in supermarkets or in shuks, rather avoid fancy restaurants, and it would be O.K. |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Just don`t be shy and try to communicate even with small amount of vocabulary. |
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? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | There should be published accurate list of stuff available in the dorms. |
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! |
