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Sofaer International MBA ORIENTATION GUIDE CLASS OF 2015 Student Orientation Guide 2014-2015 Produced by the Sofaer International MBA Tel Aviv University Recanati Business School Tel Aviv, Israel The Student Orientation Guide 2014-2015 is designed to provide general information and in no way constitutes a legal obligation on part of Tel Aviv University. The University reserves the right to change any information contained herein without prior notice. Disclaimer: The information and guidelines contained with this guide overwrites the TAU International Guide This guide was last updated on October 7, 2014 2 Table of contents About Tel Aviv…………………………………………………………………………… 5 About Tel Aviv University………………………………………………………….. 6 About the Recanati Business School…………………………………………. 6 Part I: Academics Important Dates/Academic Calendar………………………………………. 7 Your Student Portal………………………………………………………………….. 7 Academic Tracks…........................................................................ 8 MBA Semester-Exchange Program............................................... 9 Part II: Student Clubs & Forums Student Clubs & Forums................................................................ 10 Part III: Important Student Information Getting to the University.............................................................. 12 Security in Israel & Identification.................................................. 12 Student Services from the Student Union………............................ 13 Student Card Information…………………………………………………………. 13 Computer Services........................................................................ 14 Important Websites...................................................................... 17 Printing and Photocopying on Campus, Libraries......................... 17 TAU's Writing Center.................................................................... 20 Extracurricular Activities………....................................................... 22 Part IV: Tel Aviv & Israel Survival Guide What to Pack................................................................................. 23 Health Insurance........................................................................... 25 Student Visas……………………………………………………………………….…… 25 Arriving In Israel............................................................................ 25 Local Taxi Service/ Driving in Israel………………………………..…………. 26 Nightlife, Transportation Websites............................................... 26 Housing……………………………………………………..……………………………... 27 Banks............................................................................................. 29 Groceries, Laundry, Post Office..................................................... 29 Movie Theaters, Shopping………………………………………………………… 30 Emergency Care & Important Numbers……………………………………. 31 Dialing Internationally .................................................................. 31 Part V: Israeli Holidays Holidays in Israel........................................................................... 32 3 Dear Class of 2015, Welcome to the Sofaer International MBA program! Your year ahead promises to be an intensive and exciting one! The Sofaer IMBA’s curriculum consists of academic courses, site-visits, workshops, career management sessions, tours and an international trip packed into 11 months. It's going to get a little hectic at times, but we know that you will succeed. This booklet was designed to provide you with relevant information for the onset of your IMBA experience. Bear in mind that some of this information may be more or less relevant to you depending on your previous experiences. If you do not happen to find an answer to a pressing question or concern of yours please do not hesitate to be in touch with us. This booklet will also be uploaded onto the Class of 2015 Student Portal (accessible under "Students" on the IMBA Website). Looking forward to meeting you soon, and happy reading! Sincerely, The Sofaer IMBA Team 4 About Tel Aviv Tel Aviv recently celebrated its centennial, having been founded during the Ottoman Empire in 1909. The first modern Hebrew-speaking city, the name "Tel Aviv" is derived from the Hebrew world "Tel," an archaeological term for an area where you can see the stratum on old cities built upon one another, and the word "Aviv" which means spring. The name is meant to represent the idea of “a rebirth.” Just south of Tel Aviv is the city of Jaffa – a city whose foundations date farther back than Jerusalem and hosts the oldest operating port in the word. In the early 1900’s a group of Jewish Jaffa residents chose to leave the city of Jaffa to establish a new residential neighborhood just outside the city’s boards. This area turned into the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv. With the influx of Jewish immigrants from Europe between the years 1924-1939, Tel Aviv became Israel’s major center of commerce, culture and arts. In 1950, Tel Aviv and Jaffa merged into one municipality – today known as Tel Aviv – Jaffo. The Tel Aviv of today has maintained its distinction as the cultural and economic hub of the country. In addition, the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, beaches, museums, movie theaters, outdoor cafes, fruit juice stands, boutique shops, bars and clubs. This combination has attracted the nation’s youth and young professional crowd in droves. It has also earned the city the reputation of Israel’s non-stop city and one of the party highlights of the Mediterranean. Tel Aviv and surrounding areas (known as Gush Dan) are composed of approximately 2.5 million people, which is about one third of Israel's population. While the actual population within the city’s limits is around 350,000, over one million people visit the Tel Aviv daily. We hope you like living in this exciting city for your year of study and encourage you to get out of the classroom and campus as much as possible to discover and enjoy (while keeping a focus on your studies of course!). Did you know? Tel Aviv is a UNESCO World Heritage Site "The White City" Tel Aviv is home to over 5000 Bauhaus buildings- the largest concentration per city in the world. In recent years the city is undergoing a massive reconstruction and preservation effort, which has earned it the status of a world heritage site by UNESCO. Take a tour of the buildings at the Bauhaus Center: http://www.bauhaus-center.com/ 5 About Tel Aviv University (TAU) From London and Los Angeles to Berlin and Beijing, Cape Town and Calcutta to São Paulo and Sydney, knowledge-seekers of all ages, cultural and educational backgrounds are studying at Tel Aviv University. Drawn to its culture of openness, knowledge and innovation, students immerse themselves in TAU's bustling marketplace of ideas - and enjoy the social and cultural experiences of living in one the world’s most exciting cities. Tel Aviv University is a major center of teaching and research and is composed of nine faculties, 106 departments, and 90 research institutes. There are currently around 29,000 students studying at the university in various degree programs. Additionally, Tel Aviv University currently offers a rich selection of English-taught undergraduate and graduate degrees, in addition to dynamic study abroad, summer and intensive language programs. TAU International’s offerings cater to a wide-range of interests, and combine academic vigor with real-world professional expertise in the form of internships, lectures and workshops with some of Israel's leading experts in their respective fields. As Israel’s largest and most comprehensive university, TAU is the ideal place for foreign students seeking to further their higher education in the most vibrant and free city in the Middle East. TAU consistently ranks in the world’s top 100 universities, particularly in terms of citation impact and research output. The University is also the #1 choice for Israeli students – testifying to its unmatched reputation in Israel. Web: english.tau.ac.il About the Recanati Business School The Recanati Business School is the top business school in Israel and the only Israeli academic institution to be awarded the international accreditation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). With over 10 programs of study, the Recanati Business School prepares its students for leading positions in business and public institutions in various sectors of the Israeli and international economy. The Sofaer International MBA is the only one-year, full-time program offered by Recanati. Other master or executive programs include: Kellogg-Recanati Executive MBA (EMBA, conducted in English) Flagship MBA program (MBA) Master of Science in Management (M.Sc) MBA Specializing in Financial Management (MBA, for CPA’s only) Master of Science Specializing in Organizational Consulting (M.Sc) MBA Specializing in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and High Tech Management (MBA) Recanati Executive MBA (EMBA) Web: recanati.tau.ac.il 6 Part I: Academics Academic Calendar 2014-2015 *Calendar subject to change Prerequisite Courses Math – July 31 to Aug 4, 2014 Finance with Excel – Sep 9 to 12, 2014 Statistics - Sep 14 to 17, 2014 Orientation Week Aug 19 to 23, 2014 Module 1 Oct 26 to Dec 4, 2014 Review & Exam Period Dec 7 to 19, 2014 Chanukah Holiday (no regular classes) December 21, 2014 Module 2 Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 29, 2015 Review & Exam Period Feb 1 to 8, 2015 Conducting Business in India Feb 12 to 20, 2015 (International Study Tour) Module 3 March 1 to April 21, 2015 Purim Holiday March 5, 2015 Passover Break April 1 to 11,