Most beautiful and inspiring two months of my life! Past Review
By Haley M (Finance and Financial Management Services., Trinity University) - abroad from 06/22/2014 to 08/17/2014 with
CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology
I learned so much I don't even know where to begin! It was one of the best opportunities and experiences of my life. It helped me grow to be more independent and confident in myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had the most incredible experience of my life. I learned so much more than I could have even imagined. Not only about psychology and Czech culture, but about myself and my perspective on the world now. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were all AMAZING and so sweet and helpful. I felt at home the entire time. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was VERY pleased. I somehow lived in a massive flat with 4 rooms, one for each of us. I loved my Czech buddy and the local neighborhood was perfect. Couldn't have been any nicer honestly. |
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I'm picky to begin with, so I had a difficult time at first with the food. After the first month though I loved everything and miss it so much now. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very integrated. My Czech buddy/flatmate was so sweet and amazing and she took us to all the local bars and restaurants. They were way better than any of the tourist parts of the city. I said good morning and thank you (in Czech) on a daily basis at the small markets on the street and witnessed locals during their everyday life. I loved it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The health care was AMAZING and so was the CIEE staff who took care of me. I bruised my heel and had a difficult time walking most of my time there, but the ER was helpful and cheap and I was so thankful for the help from everyone. |
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I made a point to not go out alone at night, just because I didn't want to put myself in that position. But during the day it was very safe to go around the city alone and explore. It's a beautiful place. |
| 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) |
Food and beer are extremely cheap so I was able to live at minimal cost |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 average |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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 should have brought warmer clothes! |
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. |
