Incredible Past Review
By GREG SYDOR (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/07/2016 to 05/18/2016 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
friendships and memories that will last a lifetime
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
amazing program. amazing people. would not change a thing |
Finances
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* 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) |
spent every penny to my name but totally worth it. Spent around $6,000 in 3 months. so $500 a week |
| 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? | Learn to cook! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | level 3 |
| 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? | Do your homework and make flashcards! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how to speak czech |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Global Communications |
| Course Department: | Communications |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course was a bit dull at times but the knowledge I gained from it was certainly useful and of value. |
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Prague as a living history |
| Course Department: | history |
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| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | Yes this class was awesome we got to tour the entire city... very interesting a great professor |
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Czech Language Elementary |
| Course Department: | Czech |
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| Instruction Language: | Czech |
| Comments: | This professor moved way too quickly and when compared to the other teachers was not sympathetic of students troubles nor was she understanding from a grading perspective. Much too demanding for an entry level class and inaccurate evaluations when it came to participating |
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Human relations in Czech and American Film |
| Course Department: | Film |
| Instructor: | Dan Shannahan |
| Instruction Language: | Enlgish |
| Comments: | This course was very eye opening and engaging. We got to watch some really interesting movies and have great class discussions on meaningful topics. Would definitely recommend |
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Global Communications |
| Course Department: | Communications |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course was a bit dull at times but the knowledge I gained from it was certainly useful and of value. |
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