The Aguda (Student Union) is the official student body for all of Ben Gurion University's students.
Based in Be'er Sheva, the Aguda organizes exciting and interesting events on an almost daily basis. The Aguda also addresses issues related to the welfare of the student body as a whole and of individual students. Members of the Aguda are even entitled to unlimited access to the University's Sports Center in Be'er Sheva. All students are able to join the Aguda by paying the "welfare/student activity" fee at the beginning of the academic year.
To learn more about the Aguda, visit their website (English or Hebrew). The Aguda also sends out a weekly update in English specifically for international students (sign up). Or just check the Aguda out on Facebook!
Climate in Midreshet Ben-Gurion
The longest season of the year is the summer (from April to mid-September), with a short fall (October-November) and an even shorter spring (March).
The day temperatures range from 8 to 15 °C (46-59 °F) in fall and from 25 to 33 °C (77- 91 °F) in the summer.
Desert climate is characterized by fast changes so the nights can be quite cold in the fall.
Fast changes also mean occasional strong winds.
The annual rainfall is 90 mm and happens only from October to April.
The climate is very dry (around 8%).
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There are also a few sandstorms from time to time (it's still a desert!).
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