Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable semester Past Review

By (Jewish studies, Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 01/21/2015 to 05/15/2015 with

CET Prague

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I truly learned how to be independent. How to be smart. How to juggle fun, school, travel, friends etc. I had an unbelievable time.

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.

I didn't have as much free time as I anticipated. The classes were academically rigorous with a lot of reading per week.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

So friendly, welcoming, like family

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Beautiful apartments fully equipt

* Food:

Not applicable

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved having a Czech student living with us. It was great to have Czech buddies around to help us out.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Super easy to use. No problems.

* Safety:

I felt safe. Be smart. Pick pocketers are everywhere.

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)

I spent a lot of money but I don't usually at home. Prague is a cheap city, I just enjoyed it a lot and spent money I don't usually spend.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200 including traveling
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You go abroad once, enjoy it

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? Never taken any before
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? Study in cafes, order in the language.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Czech language and culture
  • Small program, great peers
* What could be improved?
  • Less homework
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have to do more studying than I want to. And that I would come home with a beer belly no matter what.

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.