Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Prague is Impossible to Not Enjoy Past Review

By (Political Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/14/2015 to 12/20/2015 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to live on my own and interact with people that have various pre-dispositions about me. It was more than worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook dinner

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? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Go to Czech restaurants

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Beautiful classrooms
  • Great teachers
  • Student-oriented schedule
* What could be improved?
  • Ways to speak Czech
  • Integrating with locals
  • Budgeting
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You have to take Czech

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

European Integration
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Lucia Najslova
Instruction Language: English
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Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Mikal Plzak
Instruction Language: English
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Housing Market in Central European Context
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Martin Lux
Instruction Language: English
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Prague as a Living History
Course Department: Architecture
Instructor: Ondrej Skripnik
Instruction Language: English
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