Awesome!!! January 05, 2023

By Hailey S (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/13/2022 to 12/15/2022 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I gained a ton of information about the city of Prague as well as European culture, history, current events, etc. I got to see a lot of the continent and had amazing travel experiences. It was extremely worthwhile.

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?	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)

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?	High School
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment Hostel
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Americans International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	The city My classes My classmates
* What could be improved?	Having the exams spread out more Moving into our apartments immediately upon arrival
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	More about the living accommodations upon arrival and during the semester

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 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.