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Prague was an incredible experience and I can't wait to go back Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) for

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved every moment of it. the people were incredible and so was the program.

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.

workload was reasonable and the grades were handed out fairly

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the faculty and staff, especially the director Ms. Norris, were all incredible and took care of any problem we had.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

there was no dining hall so we ate out every night. you could find any type of food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

czesky crumlov was an incredible trip that they go on every semester

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

city was incredibly safe.

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?

practice when ordering food and drinks. they are always willing to help you. most could understand english but there were much more friendly when spoken to in their own language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people and the city
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? don't get too comfortable with the same restaurants or pubs. go out and explore new places. the city is extremely safe so in all honesty, walk until you're lost and you're bound to find something incredible.