The mandatory Czech language class was helpful Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There was very little day-to-day work or homework, which made exploring Prague and other cities very manageable. But when exams came around, there were many of them in a very short period of time, which proved to be relatively difficult.

On-site administration of your program

The program administration could not have been any better. They were easy to reach (we had all of their cell phone numbers and email addresses, and they always got back to us within a few hours), helped with any and all problems that arose throughout the semester, and planned numerous trips for the program (to a few cities inside the Czech Republic as well as Krakow). Words cannot explain how helpful they were. They were great.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

This is the one and only thing that should be changed about this program. Upon our arrival in this very foreign place, we were expected to work with realtors and actually sign a lease and rent an apartment on our own. The names and numbers of the realtors were provided to us by our program, but this was it. We were expected to pick our own roommates and literally shop around Prague looking for a place on our own. The advantage of this, however, was that we could choose exactly where we wanted to live in the city. People could live in the direct center of the city (as I did), but people could also live on the very outskirts of the city if they so chose to.

Czech food is "poor man's food." There are a ton of heavy meats, gravies, potatoes, etc. It gets old very quick. Try many of the other incredible restaurants in Prague. Most notably: Cantina (Mexican) and Noi Thai (Thai).

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We took multiple day trips to cities inside the Czech Republic as well as one overnight trip to Krakow, Poland. We also went on a boat cruise around Prague at the end of the program, which was great.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Prague is extremely safe. Besides pickpocketing (which is all over Europe and the world), there really is not anything to worry about. Regarding health, our program suggested doctors when they were needed and would help us through a situation if needbe.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

There are definitely some people who speak English in Prague (especially near the city center), but once you move from the big tourist spots, it very quickly becomes difficult to communicate with people. This is why the mandatory Czech language class was helpful. Although it was a hard class, it proved to be very useful. I was able to get around the city, order food at a restaurant, and ask for directions in Czech at the end of the semester.

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