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Best Time to Buy an International Plane Ticket to the Middle East

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Just because you want to study abroad in the Middle East doesn’t mean your plane ticket has to break the bank. There are ways to maneuver through the many travel... keep reading

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Our Trip to Safed and the Jordan River

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

by Abby Prince “Shalom Aleichem, mal’achei hasharet, mal’achei elvon” were the words that we heard blasting from the stereo as we pulled over to the side of the road to... keep reading

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10 Things Every University of Haifa International Student Must Know

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

by Anna Spoerre You know those views that stop you in your tracks? Well here at the university your walk to class every day will be just that. The scene... keep reading

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Our Day Trip in Tel Aviv- Jaffa by Meghan Curran

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

We met in the morning for shakshuka and ate at a hip cafe before heading to a grocery store around the corner. From there, we walked through southern Tel Aviv... keep reading

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From the Resident Director - Study Abroad in Haifa

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

Spring 2018 newsletter: Issue I I’m one of those people who likes to be prepared and ready much in advance, to make sure all will go smoothly and to avoid... keep reading

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A Word from the Director: Study Abroad in Haifa

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

Fall 2017 Newsletter, ISSUE II It’s the holiday season and it is a very special time here in Haifa! Hundreds of visitors travel here from all over the country (and... keep reading

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Fall 2017 Newsletter, ISSUE I

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

A word from the director: Even though the fall season in Israel is not as vividly colorful like the foliage in colder countries (most of the trees here are ever-green)... keep reading

SAWA Language Club

By Aicha Y.

SAWA in Arabic means together, and as its name suggests, the SAWA club aims to bring students together to learn, ask, and have a good time. The club was founded... keep reading

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A journey of a life time / by Eric Tyler Landon

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

It is the last week of the University of Haifa classes. As the study abroad program is going to a close, I am filled with a bittersweet feeling. While I... keep reading

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Day trip to Safed and rafting/ By Samantha Erasquin

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

The trip we did to Safed was definitely one of my favorites. Being in the car and listening to music in Arabic and Hebrew while we were on our way... keep reading

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Jaffa and Tel Aviv- Day Trip/ By Rebekah Noyes

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

Studying here in Haifa has been the highlight of my academic career thus far. While the academics are superb and the food is undeniably amazing, my favorite part of living... keep reading

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SPRING 2017, ISSUE II

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

A word from the Resident Director: With midterms behind us and finals approaching, there is no better time to sit back and take stock of what we’ve accomplished so far... keep reading

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SPRING 2017, ISSUE I

By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE

A word from the Resident Director: Spring is finally here and everything is in bloom! The green-roof project on top of the Student House and the International School brings spring... keep reading