Welcome to CU-IL
Your Guide as an Israeli Student at Columbia University
CU-IL is a platform designed to help Israeli students at Columbia University navigate life on campus and in New York City. Whether you're looking for housing, course recommendations, or ways to connect with the Jewish community, CU-IL provides a centralized resource for everything you need.
📌 Upcoming Features
We are actively building the following sections. Stay tuned!
📚 Course Recommendations
A collection of popular courses at Columbia, rated and reviewed by Israeli students.
🏠 Roommate Finder
A matching system to help you find roommates based on preferences like budget, location, and observance level.
💳 Student Discounts & Perks
A guide to student deals, from Amazon Prime to local kosher restaurants.
📖 Jewish Life at Columbia
Information on Hillel, Chabad, Meor, SSI, and other student-led organizations. Find Shabbat dinners, social events, and more.
🛠️ How-to Guides
Step-by-step resources on opening a bank account, applying for a credit card, setting up WiFi, and handling visas.
🎤 Events Calendar
A real-time schedule of Israeli and Jewish-related events happening on and off campus.
Israeli Events
Beautiful Israeli people
Delicious Israeli food
Sheshbesh and fun games
Essential Resources
💡 Want to Help Build CU-IL?
We are looking for developers, designers, and content contributors to help bring this website to life. If you're interested in helping build CU-IL, please reach out!
📧 Contact: [email protected]