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  • I am a U.S. citizen thinking about making Aliyah, and I have some questions for anyone who has gone through the process, Israelis, or anyone who knows Israel intimately. What is the best age to make Aliyah? Should I finish college before moving, or go to college in Israel? How much Hebrew should I come with before Ulpan? Where in Israel should I settle as a young woman in her 20's? Should I stay with my extended family in Israel? If so, for how long? What are the requirements for me to teach English once I'm settled? What are your favorite aspects of Israeli society and life in Israel? What has been most challenging starting a life in Israel? Is there anything you would recommend I do to prepare for such a move? Is there anything you would have done differently? What is the secular dating scene like in Israel? Is it easier to find a job if you have served in the IDF? Name some of the best of Israeli pop culture :) (music, tv, movies, style, etc.) And also if anyone happens to know, If i have already begun college in the states, would I still be eligible to have free tuition in an Israeli University once I have made Aliyah? Thanks!

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    What is the best age to make Aliyah? - There is no best age, but nothing wrong with being in Israel in your young years. Should I finish college before moving, or go to college in Israel? - Yes and no. Israeli university is top notch education. Hebrew u, Tel Aviv U and others are ranked top 150 in the world, and much higher in specific programs. Having a degree will help find a job but the government will help all new immigrants too. How much Hebrew should I come with before Ulpan? - Its always great to have some basics, but most Israeli's speak a good amount of english so you will be okay not knowing much. Where in Israel should I settle as a young woman in her 20's? Tel Aviv. Its that simple. Every Israeli in their young 20's lives in Tel Aviv, no questions ask. Its were the clubs, bars, concerts are. Lets just say its the least jewish city in Israel. Should I stay with my extended family in Israel? If so, for how long? - Its up to you. The government will provide you housing temp.. and pay 1 year of your rent at a new place. ( on the website ) What are the requirements for me to teach English once I'm settled? - Know your hebrew. Go to Tel Aviv u and major in .. Teaching english as a 2nd language. What are your favorite aspects of Israeli society and life in Israel? - Israelis our proud of their country. Everybody has serve their country proud (mostly everybody). There is hardly any street crime and everybody is more mature than the average american. People have more self respect here and value life to the fullest. What has been most challenging starting a life in Israel? - HUGE culture shock. Everything is different, the language, money, way people act, whats appropriate. Although Tel Aviv is more americanized, Its going to be weird for a few weeks. You will see pushing in lines, people leaving their carts in front of you, bag your own groceries, women in uniform patrolling with guns, Friday night shabbot, experiencing terrorism when your there. Another thing is there are less luxuries in Israel and everything is more expensive. Is there anything you would recommend I do to prepare for such a move? - Study some hebrew if you can, at least the basics. Read up on middle east history. Is there anything you would have done differently? - Nope, the government takes care of you. What is the secular dating scene like in Israel? - Ha. Well lets say this. Tel Aviv has majority of young people. On the weekends, people take buses just to party in Tel Aviv. The dating scene is good, especially if your jewish. Women here are harder too talk to and play hard to get more then men. Do not be surprised if men are EXTREMELY straight forward. Do not take this as an insult, its the society norms. Your a girl so no worries, guys like American guys. Is it easier to find a job if you have served in the IDF? - 100% yes. It will most likely be required to serve in the IDF. But if you have a degree and american and 25, then no worries. Name some of the best of Israeli pop culture :) (music, tv, movies, style, etc.) - Mizrachi music is popular here. And also if anyone happens to know, If i have already begun college in the states, would I still be eligible to have free tuition in an Israeli University once I have made Aliyah? - If you make Aliyah, the government either pays 3 years tuition towards 1 undergraduate degree, or tuition towards 1 graduate degree. Not including books and stuff. government will also pay 1 years rent of a place to live if you do not live in the student dorms. There is allot more money for students here in the states, especially if your american. Hope I helped. Go to Tel Aviv, Make Aliyah, it will be an unbelievable experience.

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What is the best age to make Aliyah? I say 20's. Should I finish college before moving, or go to college in Israel? If you already started learning there, continue and than come here. How much Hebrew should I come with before Ulpan? Well, the basics. Greeting, places, numbers and such. Where in Israel should I settle as a young woman in her 20's? Well there's Tel Aviv that a lot of young people go there, but it's expensive. There is Hadera, Natanya, Haifa. Should I stay with my extended family in Israel? If so, for how long? I say yes. Until you'll have a job and settle down. What are the requirements for me to teach English once I'm settled? English degree. What are your favorite aspects of Israeli society and life in Israel? Israelis are very friendly. Though, you won't meet people such as Israeli eer. We are very unique. What has been most challenging starting a life in Israel? Is there anything you would recommend I do to prepare for such a move? get money before hand. Is there anything you would have done differently? What is the secular dating scene like in Israel? Is it easier to find a job if you have served in the IDF? Yes. Name some of the best of Israeli pop culture :) (music, tv, movies, style, etc.) Well, there is a music style that is very popular in Israel: Mizrahit. I, personally don't like it. I like Hyehodim, Ninet Taib, Ran Danker. And also if anyone happens to know, If i have already begun college in the states, would I still be eligible to have free tuition in an Israeli University once I have made Aliyah

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DANDAN is an arabic from egypt / iran. don't listen to this guy. i will try to answer some of your questions. What is the best age to make Aliyah? - 20's probably Should I finish college before moving, or go to college in Israel? - you can study in israel and learn a lot although if you can get into big college in the us you better study there. Where in Israel should I settle as a young woman in her 20's? mostly tel aviv but that depends what israel you want to know is it easier to find a job if you have served in the IDF? yes its easier. people will look at you differently in your cv's.

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What is the best age to make Aliyah? ---> I would say right after college or retirement Should I finish college before moving, or go to college in Israel? ---> Finish before moving. If you discover that this isn't the place of your dreams, you will be able to get a job when you return to the USA. How much Hebrew should I come with before Ulpan? --> if you know some it helps, but not a necessity. Where in Israel should I settle as a young woman in her 20's? ---> Tel Aviv unless you are a religious fundamentalists. In that case, Jerusalem. Haifa can be cool too, but the public transportation is a bit sticky. Should I stay with my extended family in Israel? If so, for how long? ---> NO! NO! NO! At your age would you want to live with your family in the USA? Bad, bad, idea. What are the requirements for me to teach English once I'm settled? --> Depends on location. In large cities that will want more qualifications than in small towns. Also depends if public or private sector. What are your favorite aspects of Israeli society and life in Israel? --> Gay rights and health care. What has been most challenging starting a life in Israel? --> Realizing that it isn't exactly what I expected. I was really brainwashed as a kid about israel. Is there anything you would recommend I do to prepare for such a move? ---> Put money in your purse!!! (As Iago said to Roderigo) Is there anything you would have done differently? Would have finished college instead of dropping out to come. What is the secular dating scene like in Israel? ---> Israeli men are well, different. But dating is basically dating. Is it easier to find a job if you have served in the IDF? --> yes, because of the army buddy system, but don't sweat it because you probably wont be serving at your age. Name some of the best of Israeli pop culture :) (music, tv, movies, style, etc.) ---> Not much into pop culture, sorry. And also if anyone happens to know, If i have already begun college in the states, would I still be eligible to have free tuition in an Israeli University once I have made Aliyah? --> Yes, I dropped out in the USA and continued in Israel. But you gotta continue right away, without a break. Although you may be able to swing a year delay if your aliya adviser her is sympathetic.

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