Best semester ever! Past Review
By Caitlin K (psychology, Colorado State University) for
AIFS: Prague - Charles University
Absolutely. I gained so much knowledge on the way that other cultures function. I learned so much about myself. I have plans to travel much more in the future and continue learning more about the world.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Charles University |
| 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. |
Workload was fairly easy but I still felt that I learned a lot. I only had class three days a week and many of my classes were focused on Czech language, art and culture so I found all of them very interesting |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Helped arrange housing, transportation, visas, and was there to suggest cultural activities, take you to the doctor and help with anything at all that you needed |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Mostly ate out. The Czech Republic is very inexpensive and I could eat 2 meals out a day without going over budget |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Ballet, opera, philharmonic orchestra, all attractions in Prague and trips to other countries were all very memorable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safety was great. Pickpocketing was the worst thing to worry about but really wasn't an issue if you were aware of your surroundings. I had insurance through my program which I used one time when I got strep throat. I had to pay for the visit out of pocket (was about $200 US) and then I was reimbursed later. My czech program director went with me to the doctor to translate and checked up on me to make sure I was taken care of. |
| 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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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? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are looking for a cultural experience that is affordable and a lot of fun |
