Preparing for speaking in Ivrit in one month Past Review
By A student (Cultural History, University of Jewish Studies, Budapest) - abroad from 08/07/2016 to 09/01/2016 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
It was worthwhile indeed. I think that living among native speakers is a great opportunity to get fluent in language faster. Though it's also a challenge.
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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. |
Haifa University has a fantastic Ulpan. The time passed quickly but even usefully very much. I think the University offers a great opportunity to study a lot. The library is crucial. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It wasn't too clean but usable. Sometimes the noise of some neighbors was a problem that kept me awake at night. |
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It would be nice to have a bigger variety of fresh vegetables and fruits in the mini market. Nevertheless there were restaurants in the campus where we could find these. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I think it would have been great to meet jewish students and even visit jewish classes as international students. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe in Haifa. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The Haifa University services are sufficient to be advanced in studies of a foreign language. |
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? | about 200 shekel |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | it's worth buying stuff in supermarket because it's cheaper... |
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? | Intermediate |
| 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? | It's worth talking with native speakers everywhere it's possible like buses, streets, shops etc |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That there is massive air conditioning everywhere... |
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! |
