Diverse, counterintuitive and FUN Past Review
By A student (Universität Mannheim / University of Mannheim) - abroad from 10/04/2018 to 01/04/2019 with
University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School
conflict complexity is not always seen at first sight and deep rooted resentments are inhereted, lovable people that i would love to take home with or be in contact with just as much when i go back, growth of my own personality
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very friendly, whenever I needed something |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
old dorms, cat problems |
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Falafel-Love |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I hoined the local Women's Rugby Team, so I got in touch very quickly, but others didn't. Nothing special about Haifa University, but it is a general problem internationals have: GO OUT AND JOIN SPORTS TEAMS or any other hobby that makes a connection with the locals, it makes your stay soooo much richer. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
it is Israel, but the international school always wrote e-mails with updates about the current situation and I NEVER felt in danger of my life ever during my stay in Israel |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a semester filled with new and exciting impressions, I learned as much as probably ever in 3 months and I would love to start all over again and have another exciting exchange here |
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? | 60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | cook for yourself, scholarships :P |
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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | try it as often as you can and start with small conversations (in the supermarket, saying hello, how are you to someone, etc.) and with the confidence of this success, risk more. listen to local songs and watch the national Netflix series etc. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | just informa yourself properly and there will be no unpleasant surprises |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Internet and Society |
| Course Department: | Sociology |
| Instructor: | Ilan Talmud |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | well prepared, slides were improvable, super interesting and relevant topic |
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Psychology of the 21st century - Sexuality and Relationships |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
| Instructor: | Ilan Aviraam |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | the best course I have had in my study career, awesome personality and teaching skills, highly relevant and interesting topics |
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