A once in a life time experience I wish could last FOREVER. Past Review
By Rachel E (Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations., The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 09/17/2014 to 12/19/2014 with
ISA Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
I gained patience and learned to be more understand of different cultures and people. Very worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great experience amazing school! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very nice people would definitely recommend! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great roomates and an amazing spacious apartment in a safe neighborhood quick walking distance from supermarkets and public transport |
| * Food: |
Very heavy food (traditional Czech), but offer healthy options... even raw and vegetarian options! |
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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? |
Didn't have any health issues but my friends that did were taken care of IMMEDIATELY.. often the people in charge at ISA would personally take them to the doctor because of language and so students would feel secure and at ease with the appointment. |
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| 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) |
PRAGUE IS CHEAP. End of story. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't go out too much. |
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? | Honors Spanish (no Czech) |
| 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? | Just look up general terms in youtube videos |
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? | To pack rainboots and a GOOD umbrella... prague has spontaneous rainy days and it's always cloudy (but GORGEOUS) |
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. |
