Past Review
By Thomas K (Marketing., Providence College) for
AIFS: Prague - Charles University
I learned a lot about myself. I grew to appreciate everything that I have and the opportunity i had abroad. It was the greatest experience of my life and it is for many. Do not Hesitate, come to Prague.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Masarykova Kolej was the sight of our dormitory. It was located 3 metro stops from the heart of the city. Loved every second of the place. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips provided by the program were worth everything penny. I am pleased i picked this program that offered so much. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | cook often, save your money for weekend excursions. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
The only way to recall a language is to rehearse it. Practice every day and do not be afraid to communicate with the locals even when they seem hostile. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | AIFS is a great program that has much to offer. between the trips, city adventures and administration personel, it was easy to assimilate in the Czech Republic. |
