Amazing architecture and great hikes August 09, 2024
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/17/2024 to 05/17/2024 with
CET Prague
I learned to navigate and travel on my own. It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was not too intense which was nice. But I did like the topics so I could supplement my academics with my own research. They had all the materials available and were very accommodating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Super helpful and really nice people |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a little small especially the kitchen. It would have been nice to stay in an area more immersed with the locals rather then next to other people in the program. |
| * Food: |
Its Czech food. Meat and bread heavy, only seasonings were garlic, salt, and a sprinkle of paprika. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really got to know my Czech roommate and do cultural activities which were very nice. I think there should have been a bit of information on volunteer activities which would have helped cultural immersion. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Healthcare was great. When I was sick I was able to see a doctor within 24 hours and got reimbursed very quickly. |
| * Safety: |
Safest place I have every been, especially at night as a woman. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was a nice program and the staff were really great. |
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) |
It was very cheap there. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | depending on the week less then $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just be mindful of what the price is but also don't completely skimp. You're only here once, live a little. |
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 |
We had classes every week and had to do additional activities solely in Czech |
| 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? | I was new to the language |
| 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? | Really invest time to learn and try to use it as much as possible |
Other Program Information
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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? | How interesting the landscape in the rural areas was. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
