Confidence-building Past Review
By Christian B (Film and Media Culture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/27/2013 to 12/20/2013 with
CIEE: Prague - Film Studies
Different family values Different historical perspectives a whole new culture confidence in myself as an independent adult
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an intensive challenge experience that supplied me with an abundance of practical knowledge Certain lectures were not very valuable though and teachers didn't always engage students Much more of a lecture and notetaking style than classes based on participation Definitely worth it if you are a film student |
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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? |
the apartment was clean and roomy location was nice |
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hard to eat healthy but the food is hearty, very different and great with a cold pilsner |
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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: |
be perceptive of who is around you when you are walking at night alone don't match eyes with people approaching you |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | pasta, spinach, cereal, bread. go out once or twice a week for dinner |
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? | 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? | czech girlfriend or boyfriend approach people |
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? | how much the city is designed for tourism. so many tourist traps |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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central european world cinema |
| Course Department: | film |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Teacher was knowledgable and well-prepared But Lectures were extremely boring, all details and no analysis |
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