Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/07/2014 to 12/11/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, how to live on my own

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.

* 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? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cook food

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? 2
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? force yourself to think in the language

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • people
  • teachers
  • location
* What could be improved?
  • administration
  • shorter classes
  • teachers more clear with expectations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing really

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Prague as a Living History
Course Department: History
Instructor: Jaroslav
Instruction Language: English
Comments: i liked it but it was way too long
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred them yet
Course Name/Rating:

Czech
Course Department: Language
Instructor: Petra
Instruction Language: English and Czech
Comments: i really liked my teacher!
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred them yet
Course Name/Rating:

Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department: History
Instructor: Michael
Instruction Language: English
Comments: absolutely loved this class and my professor!
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred them yet
Course Name/Rating:

Growth and Development
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Dragana
Instruction Language: English
Comments: yeah the teacher was okay-she was not very clear in class discussions
Credit Transfer Issues: I havent transfered them yet
Course Name/Rating:

Housing Market
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Martin Lux
Instruction Language: English
Comments: class was very interesting loved the professor
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not transferred them yet