Student of the week – Maya
Hi, my name is Maya, and I’m from Atlanta, GA. I chose to join Aardvark Israel to spend time in Israel while also pursuing my education in web development through the Tech Track. The opportunity to intern in tech was what really convinced me, and so far, I’ve been having a fantastic time! Fun fact: […]
Student of the week – Shane
Hi, my name is Shane, and I’m from Los Angeles, California. I decided to join Aardvark Israel because I wanted to take a year to understand myself, grow as a person, reconnect with my Jewish roots, and have fun. I chose Aardvark Israel because of the freedom and opportunities they provide. I have the ability […]
Student of the Week – Talia
Hi my name is Talia and I’m from Massachusetts. I chose Aardvark because of the opportunities it has to offer. I spent 3 semesters in Israel during high school and then started college this past fall at Virginia Tech University. I loved college but after October 7, I did not feel safe or at home. […]
Student of the Week – Adrian
Hi! My name is Adrian and I grew up in Bolivia. I chose Aardvark because of the focus it puts on individuality, independence, and work experience. As I near the end of my journey here, I feel confident that I have made the right choice for me. I’ve made incredible friends from all across the […]
Student of the Week – Daniel Sabo
Hi, I’m Daniel Sabo! I’m originally from Israel and moved to California when I was five years old. I chose to come to Aardvark because of the trust they place in its students, allowing students to breathe and explore tel-aviv, Jerusalem, and rest of Israel naturally. This is valuable to me because I use this […]
Student of the Week – Jack
Hey everyone, my name is Jack and I’m from Belgium! When it came to deciding what to do for my gap year, there was no doubt in my mind—I was bound for the vibrant land of Israel with Aardvark. “Why Israel?” you ask. Well, it’s simple. It’s my homeland, my heart’s calling especially in these […]
Student of the Week – Tamar Sillis
Hi, my name is Tamar and I’m from London, England. I chose to come to Aardvark Israel because I wanted to spend part of my gap year in Israel, and my sister had an incredible experience on this program! I’ve always felt very connected to Israel, and have spent a lot of time here in […]
Student of the Week – Benjamin Barth
Hi, my name is Benjamin Barth and I am from New York City. I decided to come on Aardvark Israel not because I knew I wanted to take a gap year. I decided to take a gap year because of how amazing Aardvark Israel sounded. I was only going to take a gap year if […]
Student of the Week – Arielle
Hi, my name is Arielle and I’m from London, England. I chose to do Aardvark because I always knew I wanted to spend a year in Israel before going to university. I am half Israeli but through living in London I never felt like I was fully in touch with my heritage and my country. […]
Student of the Week – Guy Starr
My name is Guy Starr, I’m from San Diego, California. I chose to do a gap semester because my whole life I’ve come to Israel as a tourist and I really wanted to experience what life was like living in Israel. I chose Aardvark because it gave me the freedom to create my own life […]
