Prague is a great city! Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/29/2016 to 12/17/2016 with
CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies
It was definitely worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself and the world. I learned a lot of history from a different perspective, which I really appreciate.
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. |
Classes are interesting, but not very difficult |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living in an apartment can be isolating, making it hard to meet people |
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Since I lived in an apartment, the program did not provide any food, but Prague is very cheap and food is easy and accessible |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
City is generally very safe, it is important to travel in groups but overall Prague is a safe city |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
This program attracts a certain type of person and it wasn't necessarily for me, I would've rather been in a smaller program where the students are actually interested in learning about the culture and history |
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 extremely cheap and a great place for a student budget |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Keep your leftovers, bring a water bottle so you don't have to pay for water, travel smart, safe, and cheap |
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 |
It helps a lot to know a little bit of Czech, even just saying hello changes how people respond to you |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| 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? | Have fun with it and use it when you can |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more what kind of experience I was expecting out of it, had I known that, I would have done a home-stay probably |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
