Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great! Past Review

By (IPE, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/15/2015 to 12/18/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be self reliant.

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.

Different than the US colleges. Harder during exam weeks easier during normal weeks.

* 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?

N/a

* 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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

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 people

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?
  • Classes
  • Travel
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • 4 instead of 5 classes
  • More travel
  • Longer subway passes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Czech

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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:

EU Integration
Course Department: PSCI
Instructor: Najšlová
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class is fine and the teacher is knowledgable, but I didn't find the material to be very useful
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Prague A Living History
Course Department: Art/His/Anth
Instructor: Skripnik
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The Professor is very knowledgable and understanding. He prevents the material in a fun creative way.
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Economics of Transition
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Kreso & Vilem
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Teachers were great class was interesting. Difficult level was perfect.
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Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department: His/Phil
Instructor: Plzak
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The Professor was very knowledgable and the class was extremely enjoyable. You will learn a lot of new things and have great conversations.
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Czech
Course Department: Language
Instructor: Silva
Instruction Language: English/Czech
Comments: Silva is an amazing language instructor. She has perfect English and is really understanding and friendly which makes students willing to speak in class and make mistakes.
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