Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Thoughtfully simple. May 24, 2023

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2023 to 05/19/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that people view the world very differently.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Challenging but rewarding.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Amazing. Above and beyond.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Amazing. Above and beyond.

* Food:

Up to you to cook and provide your own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Safe and tons of fun.

* 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 people. Perfect level of commitment.

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? Cook for yourself. but not too much.

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? Spanish four in high school
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? You get out of it what you put into it.

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?
  • Living Situation
  • Cheap food and beverages
  • Easy to travel
* What could be improved?
  • More emphasis on program trips.
  • more emphasis on finance.
  • It is longer than you think
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The duration of the program might be a little long. But that was more of a personal thing than anything else.

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:

Economics of Transition
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Comments: Most challenging and not the best Professors.
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Economic History
Course Department:
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Comments: Great professor. Rewarding information and interesting.
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Economic Growth and Development
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Comments: Fast paced but interesting. I enjoyed this course the most.
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Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging but thoughtful.
Credit Transfer Issues: Unknown yet.