Great place to study abroad! Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became much more independent and learned how to better live on my own and in a city. Was SO worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Talk to the locals!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Getting to experience Prague
  • Traveling to other cities on the weekends
  • Making life long friends and memories
* What could be improved?
  • Housing was stressful to find in the beginning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Try to have your housing set up before you arrive!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Comprehending the Holocaust

Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: New way of thinking about and understanding the Holocaust. Very very interesting and I learned a lot!
Credit Transfer Issues: No