Sharing the Same Passion for Improving the Lives of Children

By Valentina Korbar, a student of MA program in Child Development, 2017-2018 Cohort. Today was the last day of classes in my M.A. Program in Child Development at University of Haifa, and I still cannot believe that this academic year is almost over. I know I cannot yet understand all the processes and changes that I went…

Europe Day as a Remedy

By Palina Mahilina, a student of MA program in Child Development, 2016-2017 Cohort. After a few months in Israel, I suddenly realized – I’m homesick.  I miss my close friends, medieval city centre, meeting people I know often and unexpectedly.  I miss beers and coffee for slightly more than 1 USD, so normally I don’t think twice…

Tired of sitting at lectures? Try hiking!

By Palina Mahilina, a student of MA program in Child Development, 2016-2017 Cohort. When you just arrive, you are simply not ready to explore.  The view from the University is just good enough to keep you happy for many days, especially if your home country is not really hilly or there is no sea. If you explore…

A Multicultural Encounter with International, Jewish, and Arab Students

By Boglárka Kormos, a student of MA program in Child Development, 2016-2017 Cohort. On the 30th of April, at 8 pm I was standing on the bus stop in Haifa. I watched four Arabs who stood in line, bowed their head down in silence. They were wearing the uniform of Magen David Adom, and remembered the fallen…

Bonding with my Classmates – Emotional & Professional Development Course

By Boglárka Kormos, a student of MA program in Child Development, 2016-2017 Cohort. We have a dance, a unique rhythm. Our group is pulsating; we sink into the deep water, and when consume our breath, we come up and paddle on the surface. This is how we work on Dr. Tirza Joels class. The Emotional and…