Best Decision I Ever Made Past Review
By Whitney Knorp (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) - abroad from 08/28/2018 to 12/15/2018 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Prague, Czech Republic
I gained a far more broad understanding of the world on social and political levels. I also learned so much about being independent and problem solving. Most of all, I gained amazing friends and experiences I'll never forget. It was more than worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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Studying abroad in Prague through CEA was the best thing I ever did. Not only was my experience so amazing because of the city itself, but CEA made everything so easy and smooth. Every staff member is always so kind and willing to help you with whatever you need. Whether it was sending me syllabi for specific classes so I could get courses approved at my home college or responding quickly to questions I had, CEA is always on top of it. They also make the whole package worth it because they have amazing housing around Prague and offer many cultural activities and excursions you can attend for free! They even have several free activities you can do on a weekly basis, like yoga, personal training, and rock climbing. The school they partner with has also added to my study abroad experience because I only have classes 3 days a week, which is typical, so I have time to travel and explore Prague, plus I also get to meet students from all over the world! I very much recommend this program to anyone who is interested in studying abroad. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Grocery shop!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Nothing |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Taking an Elementary Czech language course was helpful. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had planned to spend less time traveling and more time in Prague, because regardless of everywhere I go it's still my favorite city. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
