Tel Aviv Engineering Program (Boston University)
TERMS: Spring
LOCATION: Tel Aviv
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English
PRE-REQUISITES: Smith requires one year of Hebrew; elective courses have pre–requisites.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: This program is ideal for second–semester sophomore engineeering majors, and offers students the opportunity to engage with Hebrew language and Israeli culture while making normal progress towards their degree. The program is hosted by Tel Aviv University, one of Israel's leading universities. Students enroll in a Hebrew and humanities course, and choose from the following electives taught by TAU faculty in English: Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Waves and Modern Physics, Electric Circuit Theory, and Principles of Molecular and Cell Biology and Biotechnology. Students live in apartment suites.
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
TERMS: Fall/Spring/Year
LOCATION: Kibbutz Ketura, Arava Desert, Israel (40 minutes north of the Gulf of Aqaba)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English
PRE-REQUISITES: One year of college–level Arabic or Hebrew (Smith requirement)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies encourages environmental cooperation between peoples. Students from Israel (both Jewish and Arab), the Palestinian Territories, Jordan and abroad study regional environmental issues in a way that works towards peace and sustainable development. Students live together in suites, and all classes are held on the kibbutz. Students eat their meals with kibbutz families and use the facilities of the kibbutz. The program of study includes frequent field trips to environmental sites throughout Israel; visits by leading environmental activists and policy makers; leadership training; and independent research. The idea that nature knows no political borders is more than a belief at the Arava Institute; it is a fact, a curriculum and a way of life.
NOTE: Professor Justin Cammy (Jewish studies) has visited Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, and interested students may contact him with questions.
Ben–Gurion University of the Negev
TERMS: Fall/Spring/Year
LOCATION: Beer Sheva
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Hebrew, English
PRE-REQUISITES: One year of college–level modern Hebrew (Smith requirement).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Academic year: August–June. Prior to each semester, students study intensive Hebrew in an intensive Ulpan. Hebrew studies are then continued throughout the semester in addition to a variety of other courses taught in English. Course work is complemented by internships, excursions, ndependent research and volunteer opportunities in and around the Beer Sheva community. Students live with Israelis in residence halls.
NOTE: Professor Justin Cammy (Jewish studies) has visited BGU, and interested students may contact him with questions.
Haifa University – Department of Overseas Studies
TERMS: Fall/Spring/Year
LOCATION: Haifa; the university is on top of Mt. Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Hebrew, English
PRE-REQUISITES: One year of college–level modern Hebrew (Smith requirement).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Classes taught in English. The Department of Overseas Studies offers excursions, directed field study, internship and volunteer work. Housing in residence halls with local students. Smith students will need to complete one–month language Ulpan in August to receive full semester's credit, or take regular Haifa University courses (in Hebrew), which end later than overseas studies courses.
NOTE: Professor Justin Cammy (Jewish studies) has visited Haifa University, and interested students may contact him with questions.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Rothberg School for Overseas Students
TERMS: Fall/Spring/Year
LOCATION: Jerusalem, Mt. Scopus
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Hebrew, English
PRE-REQUISITES: One year of college–level modern Hebrew (Smith requirement).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: The Rothberg School offers specially designed courses for Americans and other international students. Classes are taught in English, and the program offers internship and volunteer opportunities as well as excursions, activities and independent study. Housing in residence halls with Israeli students. The Rothberg School has compressed the terms for foreign students to fit the U.S. calendar. To receive full credit, Smith students will need to complete the Ulpan in August. Students wishing to take courses at Hebrew University with Hebrew classmates (in Hebrew) will need to follow the Israel academic calendar, which has later end dates.
NOTE: Professors Donna Divine (government), Justin Cammy (Jewish studies), Lois Dubin (religion) and Joel Kaminsky (religion) have all spent time at Hebrew University, and interested students may contact them with questions.
Tel Aviv University Lowy School for Overseas Students
TERMS: Fall/Spring/Year
LOCATION: Tel Aviv
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Hebrew, English
PRE-REQUISITES: One year of college&ndahs;level modern Hebrew (Smith requirement).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Fall (October–January), spring (January–June), or full–year program. Mandatory intensive Hebrew language sessions offered before each semester. The fall Ulpan begins in late July. The program offers specially designed classes for English–speaking students from all over the world. Orientation, excursions and weekend seminars are included in the program. Students live in residence halls with Israeli or international roommates.
NOTE: Professor Justin Cammy (Jewish studies) has visited Tel Aviv University, and interested students may contact him with questions.
