Tel Aviv University

Yakira Kobrin, Neuroscience

The Short Mobility Bursary helped towards my time at Tel Aviv University. I was on a programme called Summer Research in the Sciences, a two month programme in which I worked in the lab of Dr Yoni Haitin.  The program allowed me to gain more experience in a lab and experience what type of career my degree in Neuroscience would lead me to. As well as furthering my academic understanding and learning lab techniques, I was able to explore the country and meet other students on the programme. The programme included trips around Israel and accommodation in the dorms.

Tel Aviv was a great city to live for the Summer. Tel Aviv is really a city for young people, the city is full of people from all over the globe, the bars are always packed late into the night, it has a strong foodie culture, great beaches, sunshine and a fun nightlife.

I would strongly recommend students to take a short-term study abroad opportunity in Tel Aviv. Not only was I able to gain experience that will help me in the degree next year, but I met really great people from around the globe, experienced living in a new city and got to spend evenings watching the sunset with some Israeli wine.