Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Really Enjoyable Past Review

By (Deakin University) - abroad from 06/23/2014 to 07/25/2014 with

Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a greater understanding of law and international studies from a European perspective.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Overall, I found the experience at Masaryk University to be very beneficial in improving my knowledge of law and international studies. I found all of the teachers, especially Martin Glogar to be very knowledgeable and willing to share their knowledge with their students.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I found it to meet my requirements.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was absolutely fine.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I found it quite easy to integrate into the local culture. Coming from a Slavic background, I was able to learn both Czech and Slovak quite easily, and by the end of the programme was able to communicate intelligibly in the native languages at shops and restaurants.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

Brno was a very safe city and I experienced no safety issues whatsoever.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I had an enjoyable experience, and thoroughly enjoyed studying ina Central European environment for a one-month period.

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)

Quite easy.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travelling to various cities including Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Prague.
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!