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4.69 / 5 based on 57 reviews
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rachael01
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was really excited to learn Hebrew when I was planning this trip. But became discouraged and frustrated when the teachers didn't have time to help you one on one and all the home assignments were never graded. THis makes it more difficult to have a continuing lesson in the subject. Also, I don't think there were enough levels that met the students' needs. Many of us that had some previous Hebrew were either put in the lowest or the middle groups were we were either too proficient or not enough to learn anything usable in the class.
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Carlos R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment-Dorm Complex
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: same place
Why?
The dorm complex was central to our social life, I liked lving there.
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Personal comments
It was warm, with great people always around. There is an awesome interaction with Israeli students which is very rewarding in many ways.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Location was great - right next to the university, with a computer lab and a pub right in the center of the dorms.
Also, we got to live with Israelis!
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Personal comments
The only thing that would make the housing better is if the university could have a program by which the Israeli students had to interview and want to be a "buddy" of their potential overseas roommate - to ensure that students would get placed with roommates who would take the time to get to know them and show them around.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's convenient to the University and a student's lifestyle. It's also easier to meet other students.
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Personal comments
It was really nice, convenient and easily accessible from anywhere in the city.
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jasong
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
A private grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more because I did a lot more. I was able to do so much more b/c the academics were not as challenging. I was also able to do more b/c I did not have all the commitments on my time abroad as I typically did in the states through clubs or community service involvement. This was an important factor motivating me to go abroad at all.
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Food, Overall, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
cost-saving tip: do not get a phone. most people do, but it's a hassle and very expensive. instead, use phone cards.
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rachael01
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Convenient, cheap, interaction with Israelis and other students.
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Personal comments
As long as you keep busy and get along with your flatmates, there's really no problem.
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