A very rough semester during which I learned a lot Past Review
By A student (Cinema and Media Studies (Production Concentration), Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/27/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
CET Prague
I had the irreplaceable experience of making a 16mm film from beginning to end of the process. It was worthwhile.
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. |
This is an overall rating. Most of the semester was around 1 out of 5, and the end of the semester was a 3 out of 5. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very lucky and had a good roommate, but in the middle of the program there was a large leak and mold problem, and also problems with the drainage. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Due to a skin infection at the beginning of the semester, I had to go to the doctor a few times. With help from my roommate (Czech buddy), the process was quite easy, and there was good service. |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I had numerous negative experiences with the administration and the way the program was structured. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I would spend usually less than 200 U.S. Dollars a week |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Prague is relatively cheap, but it would save money to travel less. |
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 |
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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? | Czech 101 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | In Prague (especially for film students who are not necessarily participating to learn the language), most people speak English so this shouldn't be a problem. |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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 could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about Prague (the city's culture and history) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |