Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great experience July 13, 2022

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2022 to 05/20/2022 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot

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

Great program. Not very hard classes.

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? Not sure
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? 200 level Spanish
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 native speakers

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

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Meeting people
  • Travel
  • Being with friends
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

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:

Strategic Thinking
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Ole Jann
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was somewhat challenging. The teacher was well prepared. Assessed by exams.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Environmental Economics
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: Not challenging. The material was not worth the time spent on it. The teacher went too in depth on lackluster topics.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Czech
Course Department: Language
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: It was challenging. I learned a good amount.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Film
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: It was not challenging. Not interesting for me but it may have not been the right course for me.l
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Prague As a Living History
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: Teacher was great. Learned and saw a lot.
Credit Transfer Issues: