CET and Prague: two unexpected, but incredible successes Past Review

By (American University) - abroad from 08/28/2013 to 12/10/2012 with

CET Prague

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile, the best way to see Europe starts in the middle of Europe

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Plenty of hands-on learning experience, more than I could ever have learned about Central European Politics in a classroom

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Extremely accommodating and effficient

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Amazing apartment in a unique neighborhood

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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
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? Czechs are very lenient when you make the attempt

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Traveling
  • Academics
  • Program
* What could be improved?
  • Longer travelling seminar
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Forget Rome, Paris and London, go East!