Study Abroad in Prague Past Review

By (American/United States Studies/Civilization., Middlebury College) for

UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely, would recommend everyone go somewhere outside of their comfort zone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Not too much work, the teachers varied greatly. The workload was very heavy during midterms and finals, but not during other times.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and provided lots of extra benefits and opportunities.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was fine.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great place to explore.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

100% safe place, no incidents or unsafe feelings.

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Really only in class, because it was so different to anything I had been exposed to.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Allowed independence.
* What could be improved?
  • Help find living situation.