Prague: Beatifully small but complex Past Review
By Deven M (Chemical Engineering., Kansas State University) for
Czech Technical University: Prague - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I had never been out of the country and i gained a lot of independence and understanding of the world. Also, taught me how to plan things well.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload was light, the grading system was a joke, teaching methods were only partially effective. The homework was easy but the tests were something you had to get use to. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There isn't much interaction between the students and administration except for applying for internet privileges and such. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a suite style with a shared kitchen, most of the time the refrigerator was overloaded, but Prague is cold wnough to leave things out on a ledge and it will be fine. |
| * Food: |
very similar to American food, most of the restaurants were cheap and fun to go with friends to. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Prague is a beautiful city, especially in the winter when it snows. Otherwise, it was a perfect place to travel to different reaches of Europe because its central location. |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
i had no health problems, never felt unsafe at any point during my stay. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
|
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? | It will depend on how much you travel, as well as how much you drink and eat out. Everything is really cheap, a meal often costs 5 dollars or less if you eat out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | traveling expenses |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A good blanket helps make the cold winter nights warmer. |
