It is a really good programm to get in touch with the arabic language. Past Review
By A student (Alice Salomon University Berlin) - abroad from 08/08/2016 to 09/02/2016 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
It was quite interessting to learn more about the israelian arab perspective of the israelian politics.
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. |
The class was well organised. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dormitories do not look so nice. The matrasses had all different kinds of coloured stains. The kitchen and the bathroom was full of mould. Besides that it was nice to live all together with my classmates on the campus. |
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It would be nice to have a bigger variety of fresh vegetables and fruits in the mini market. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I can not really rate it because I had no need of using it |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I learned a lot. I liked the city of haifa, it was nice to have the possibility to go to the beach after finishing the class. I met nice people. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | round about 150 Euro per week |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | non |
| 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? | Speak to the arabic speaking students on campus. |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | - |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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intensive Arabic |
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| Instructor: | Sarit Pisson |
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