Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was wonderful with exception of one unfair class I took. Past Review

By (Radio, Television, and Digital Communication., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/03/2012 to 07/21/2012 with

CIEE: Prague - Summer Central European Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a sense of independence and new perspective on the world. It was absolutely worthwhile because it taught me to communicate with people from all parts of the world and with diverse backgrounds.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Not all courses offered were equal in intensity or course load which gave an unfair advantage to those in the easier classes.

* 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? No

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)

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The ability to get to know local Czech students
  • The fun American students in the program
* What could be improved?
  • The classes - get rid of the Jewish studies class taught be Rabbi - he was disrespectful, belittling, and unfair to the American students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known not to take the Jewish studies course. It was terrible! It ruined my experience.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving 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.'