SciTech Medical Insurance
All participants coming from abroad must have full medical insurance for the program, including all organized activities (trips and visits).
SCITECH AND THE TECHNION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A PARTICIPANT BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, NOR FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO LEAVE THEIR GROUP OR ARE ABSENT FROM CAMPUS OR THE PROGRAM.
A basic insurance policy will be given to all participants coming from abroad. It will only cover them during the program (from its beginning to its end). You need to insure your journey to and from Israel.
If the participant has any medical disabilities, allergies, etc, please inform us well before the program’s start.
Student Counsellors
Throughout the program participants will be accompanied at all times by a team of student counselors who will be available to assist with any issue.
Travel
Participants coming from abroad must have a valid passport and a visa for Israel. A SciTech staff member will be in the Arrivals Hall of the Ben-Gurion International Airport (located after customs) with a “SciTech” sign and will meet all arriving participants on the 17th of July 2023.
Your departure flight should be on the 10th of August preferably during the morning.
Please contact us by email if you have questions about the flight arrangements.
Participants from Israel will meet with the group at the Technion on the 17th of July 2023 . Further information will be provided prior to the program’s start.
If there are any problems upon arrival (i.e. lost luggage etc), please notify SciTech staff immediately.
Dormitories
Dormitories must be kept neat and clean at all times. There will be a weekly inspection of the rooms and bathrooms, so everyone must do their share of cleaning. Participants are responsible for both the room and apartment equipment, and will have to pay for any damage. There will be a counselor’s dorm with a counselor present each night.
Curfew
Curfew is at 23:00. No one is allowed out of their apartments after curfew. Technion students live and study in the dorms during the summer months so noise must be kept to a minimum.
Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs
No smoking of any kind is allowed in the rooms, public buildings, or during social activities and laboratory time.
No alcohol is allowed at any time. Participants who fail to obey will be expelled.
No drugs are allowed at any time. Participants who fail to obey will be expelled.
Personal Safety
Israel’s summers are hot and humid. Participants should be prepared, drink a lot and follow the instructions of mentors and SciTech staff.
Participants’ responsibilities
Participants must listen and follow the counselors, mentors, and SciTech administrative staff.
Participants must be present for all meals and planned activities during the assigned times.
Participants must always carry their SciTech student ID card.
Free Time
Free time will be spent on the Technion campus. During this time, the Technion pool, gym, and social facilities will be available to the participants. On the weekends participants must remain on campus.
Family /friends visits
No visitors are allowed during all time throughout the camp. If you have family or friends in Israel you are welcome to meet them before or after the camp. There will be no exceptions.
Contact Us: summer@int.technion.ac.il
