Undergraduate Degrees in Israel

Studying Harp at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University has been an amazing experience. As a performance student, I'm surrounded by passionate, highly talented musicians and faculty who push me to grow both technically and artistically. I have had an excellent teacher Julia Rovinsky and Sophie Baird-Daniel. One of the highlights of my time here has been working with Professor Alin Gabay, my ear training teacher. She takes a unique, personal approach with each student, really tuning in to our individual needs and helping us expand our listening and musical skills. The atmosphere at the Buchmann-Mehta School is both intense and supportive. We’re given opportunities to perform frequently—both solo and ensembles — in the orchestra. Living in Tel Aviv has been an experience One of my favorite activities is going to the concerts at The Israeli Philharmonic. As students of the Buchmann-Mehta School, we have special access, and getting to hear world-class performances is a constant source of inspiration. If you’re serious about music and looking for a place that combines rigorous training with a warm, collaborative community in one of the most exciting cities in the world, TAU is an amazing choice!

Doing a double degree in Management and Liberal Arts has been one of the most exciting and unexpected parts of my academic journey so far. On the Management side, I’m learning how the business world works, how to lead teams, make strategic decisions, and think like an entrepreneur. It’s practical, fast-paced, and gives me tools I know I’ll use no matter where I end up. At the same time, through the Liberal Arts program, I’m majoring in Communications and minoring in Middle Eastern Studies, which has taken me in a completely different (but equally meaningful) direction. Communications has taught me to think about how we tell stories, how we connect, and how media shapes the way we see the world. It’s made me more thoughtful about the words I use and how I express myself. My Middle Eastern Studies minor has been eye-opening. It’s helped me understand the region I live in on a deeper level, its history, complexity, and beauty. Some of the most meaningful classes I’ve taken were from that department. What I enjoy most is how these two degrees balance each other. One is about skills and action, the other about understanding and perspective. Together, they’ve made me more curious, more open-minded, and more prepared, not just for a job, but for the world. It hasn’t always been easy juggling both, but I wouldn’t trade it. It’s helped me grow in ways I never expected.