Studying Abroad in Prague: A Fairytale Wonderland! Past Review
By Elizabeth L (Business Administration, Management and Operations., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) - abroad from 06/25/2012 to 07/20/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
I learned more about international business studying it with foreign professors in the global arena than I ever could at my home university. I made friendships with both American and international students that will last a lifetime. I had the time of my life. My friends and I went out every single night for 28 days in a row, and I do not regret a second. Sleep when you get home, because it goes by way too quick! I wish I could do it all over again.
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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
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
While the dorms themselves were satisfactory, they were a bit far from the city center; however, public transportation makes everywhere really easy to access. |
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The food was not included in the program, but the Czech cuisine in general does not have a lot of diversity. Expect a lot of meat, and no vegetables. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I attended a Czech university with Czech professors, international students, and lived away from the tourists next to all locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Don't walk alone late at night. |
| 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? | $250 |
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? | Czech cuisine is very limited. A lot of meat, sodium, and carbs. Vegetables and fruits are hard to come by, so be prepared for that. But the upside is that Prague is the home of beer and absinthe! |
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. |
