Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Enriching experience, truly international with strong local connection Past Review

By (Peking University) - abroad from 08/07/2016 to 09/01/2016 with

University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
1, Israeli culture history and people character 2. Arabic language basics 3. International friendship that lasts YES it's worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

1. Academic rigour 2. Local cultural connection 3. Unique perspective to understand the Arab world 4. Truly international community that strengthens my understanding of this country

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)

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

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • International environment where it is easy to make friends
  • Field trips organised by Arabic program
  • Academic intensity
* What could be improved?
  • More informative activities to introduce Israel
  • More blocks of free time for students to travel and learn through experience
  • More integration activities with local Israeli young people
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? 1. Haifa is such a beautiful city perfect to study Arabic in Israel 2. Time is short, don't waste it only doing homework, go out explore and make friends 3. Israel is as expensive as Europe or even more