(that's a really hard question, it was fabulous) Past Review
By A student (PSYCHOLOGY., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 08/23/2012 to 12/13/2012 with
CET Prague
New language, culture, sightseeing, YES it was totally worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Good workload for a study abroad program, but too many dry boring lectures and not enough variety in teaching styles. |
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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? |
LOTS of space. Some of the kitchen materials were too old (we had to buy a new pan). |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Service learning was very helpful and the Czech buddies were great. Still felt somewhat in an American bubble though. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
n/a |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300-500 CZK on average |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat out in restaurants too often, plan ahead. |
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 |
The course itself was good but didn't really force/encourage us to use Czech all that much outside of class. |
| 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? | none in Czech |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it in restaurants and stores etc.!! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it's HOT at the end of August!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Political and Cultural History |
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| Instructor: | Oldrich Tuma |
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| Comments: | Great material but terrible presentation - dry boring lectures and no variety in teaching methods. |
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Service Learning |
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| Instructor: | Jiri |
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| Comments: | GREAT to have so many speakers, good discussions, great class overall!! |
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