....... Past Review
By Kirsten K (Design/ Production, Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Czech Republic
YES. All travel is worthwhile... if you can travel and go to school it is even better.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes I took were with teachers from my university who traveled with us. Therefore, the way the classes were set up and run was exactly the same. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very open and helpful to anyone who needed it. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
None? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveling to a new place is memorable enough as it is. MY favorite excursions in Prague was: going to see the John Lennon wall, the Prague Castle, The Prague Quadrennial (only every 4 years it is a giant theater expo), Going to see performances at the theaters, and sightseeing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
If you use common sens you will be fine. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Create a budget and stick to it. Plan ahead. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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