Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A stimulating look at a slew of cultures Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2017 to 05/18/2017 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Traveling, budgeting, European History

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? No

UPCES is poorly organized, and I would look to study in Oslo, Norway.

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? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

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? SPAN 0345
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? N/A

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?
  • Interesting classes
  • Not too rigorous
  • Close to where we lived
* What could be improved?
  • Teachers' passion
  • Organization
  • Friendliness
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? n/a

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 Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Czech
Course Department: Czech
Instructor: Prof. Silvie
Instruction Language: Czech
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Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department: History
Instructor: Micheal Plzak
Instruction Language: English
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Prague as a Living History
Course Department: Cultural Studies
Instructor: Ondrej Skripnik
Instruction Language: English
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Economics of Transition

Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Wilem Semarak
Instruction Language: English
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European Integration: Why and How
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Vit Benes
Instruction Language: English
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