Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing time in Prague! January 06, 2023

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/12/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

IEF - International Economics and Finance Program (CERGE-EI, Charles University)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So worthwhile. Saw every country I wanted to!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It wasn't particularly difficult but it was perfect to be able to experience Europe as studying abroad is meant to be. All the professors were readily available when needed.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Outstanding. Lindsay and Veronika are incredible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great apartment, great location

* Food:

Czech food is very interesting.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not very integrated

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No health issues but Veronika was available to bring us to pharmacy/hospital if needed

* Safety:

Very safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Great program

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 75

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? french 101
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Veronika/Lindsay
  • IEF
  • Cost of living in Prague
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Czech food is not good

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

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Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department:
Instructor: Michal Plzak
Instruction Language: English
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Elementary Czech
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CEE Environmental Economics
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Jana Krakjova
Instruction Language: English
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CEE Economic Growth and Development
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
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Digital Currencies and Cryptocurrencies
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Instruction Language: English
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