Prague Study Abroad Program Past Review
By A student (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 05/21/2012 to 06/21/2012 with
SUNY Geneseo: Prague - Humanities Course
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a different perspective on my life and a more confident and independent outlook.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Only issue was with the organization of course materials. The volume was confusing and it was at times unclear what was required. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Food was good, but I wish more was provided by the program. |
* 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? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
It was not cheap, mainly due to meals having to be found and paid for out of pocket 90% of the time. |
* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | look for provided meals |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Water isn't free in Europe at restaurants, and that's pretty annoying. |
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