Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best apartment and films ever! May 30, 2024

By (Film Production, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/17/2024 to 05/16/2024 with

CET Film Production at FAMU

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lots of hands on film production knowledge. It was definitely worthwhile as it was not an experience I could have received at my home institution, and I met so many great students from around the US!

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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

I loved the cultural activities offered by CET, and I loved that we got to live in apartments with other CET film students because it really helped create a community. I also loved being able to direct enroll at FAMU because while very intense, I learned so much about film production.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home.

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? No czech prior to departure
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? Go to the stores and shops around you. And ordering in restaurants is a really fast way to pick up common phrases!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • International Students
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?
  • Other students
  • Film classes
  • Prague film environment
* What could be improved?
  • More downtime
  • Easier access to a gym
  • Wish I had more time to interact with the non-film cet kids.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To learn to cook more at home and not eat out so much.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.