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!
Learning Hebrew
New to Israel? Street signs and train/bus stations are often also in English, but it helps to know some basic Hebrew to get around. You can find some guides for learning the Hebrew alphabet here or here. In addition, here are a few of the most common/important words for your first weeks in Israel:
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Some additional resources:
Transparent Hebrew - word of the day
Streetwise Hebrew - podcasts and tours
Be'er Sheva English speakers - facebook group
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There is a group here on the campus "SB hebrew classes" but we need volunteer Hebrew teachers to revive the classes.