Copenhagen may be a top study abroad destination, but wouldn’t you rather spend your semester abroad immersed in a 5,000-year-old city accompanied by a gorgeous Mediterranean climate?
We thought so and here are 4 reasons why ancient streets are better than snow:
The Culture
Copenhagen welcomes a great European culture which is worth seeing at some point in life. When you’re young and looking to have the best 5 months ever, you spend it amongst as many cultures as possible. There’s nowhere better to do this than in Jerusalem. The city streets are bursting with people from around the world, both locals and tourists. Don’t be surprised if one moment you’re talking to someone from France then the next someone from Yemen, this is an everyday occurrence here. The plus side, everyone your programs speaks English, even if they’re from other countries.
The Language
As if Danish will come in handy throughout your life, why not spend 5 months speaking the language you already know… English. Bet you didn’t know that English is the 3rd unofficial language of Israel. Plus, if you want to learn Hebrew, every study abroad program in Jerusalem offers language classes.
The Nightlife
Yes, most countries in Europe are known for great party scenes. However, when you’re walking in Machne Yehuda (the Shuk) and the sun begins to set you won’t know what has hit you. All of a sudden fruit stands turn into wine bars and cheese stands turn into beer gardens and before you know it the entire shuk is a club. It’ll be a snapchat story like never before.
The Location
In Denmark, you may be miles from multiple seas at any given time, but only in Jerusalem can you be a hop, skip and a jump from floating in a sea, The Dead Sea. There’s no better way to fill your Instagram up than with pictures of yourself doused in mud while floating in an ancient sea. Plus, the sea and the mud are great spa treatments so you’ll go home with a just-got-back-from-studying-abroad-glow!
By: Lauren Katzenstein
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