Having fun, meeting people, learning and enjoying life. Past Review
By Roberto Cuellar (University of Essex) - abroad from 07/01/2017 to 03/23/2021 with
Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools
I learnt about politics, different cultures, history, people... I developed communication skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills.
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. |
We got extremely good lectures by very knowledgeable teachers who made the classes both interesting and stimulating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The organisation was outstanding at every step. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We went to 5 star hotels as part of the trips as well as having a nice accommodation with spacious rooms while in Brno. |
| * Food: |
Food was delicious everywhere we went and also cheap, same with the beer! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
People were welcoming everywhere we went, we made many local friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
When one of the people on the program misstepped and sprained his ankle, the ambulance came to to take him to the hospital and took care of him. This kind of service is a luxury that you would not get in my native Spain! |
| * Safety: |
Always felt completely safe. |
| 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? | Can't remember |
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? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Can't think of anything |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
