Praha je moc fajn. Past Review

By (Film and Media Culture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/09/2013 to 12/13/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The significance of culture and history and travel.

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.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50-60 excluding traveling costs
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? avoid flying, or purchase tickets in advance

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Scheduling
  • Helpful administration
* What could be improved?
  • more cultural immerison
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get out of your comfort zone, even if you're friends are not willing to.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Prague as a Living History

Course Department: History
Instructor: Jaroslav
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Urban Anthropology

Course Department: Humanities
Instructor: Stephankova Lucia
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: