Prague, the best study abroad June 03, 2026
By A student (Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/15/2026 to 05/14/2026 with
CET Prague
I learned much more independence, not only cooking and basics, but also how to work through more day-to-day things, as the time difference was hard.
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. |
CET Prague was super accommodating and helpful when it came to needs and finding the right route for each student. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Staff were always available and super friendly |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Overall nice living accommodations, some issues here and there, but were taken care of. |
| * Food: |
It was hard as I keep kosher. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Between teachers, Czech roommates and day to day activities like taking the tram, I learned a lot about the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was easy to figure out that the program used an app. The health care was not amazing as I had strep and only found out because the original meds did not help so I went back. |
| * Safety: |
always felt safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Best experience. |
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) |
Prague is not so expensive in general, but you learn. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Not sure. Depended on week (and travel) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budgeting and just figuring out the brands. |
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 |
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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? | Nothing |
| 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? | Duolingo is a start. |
Other Program Information
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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? | follow your gut |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
