Fantastic! July 04, 2023
By A student (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/04/2023 to 05/18/2023 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely became more independent and gained a stronger perspective on the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The students were very nice and the faculty were great. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $1000-1500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend conservatively in the beginning. |
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?
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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? | Spanish 3 in high schools. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I’m not sure but I know I learned a lot, thanks for a great experience. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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
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Economic History of CEE |
| Course Department: | Economics |
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| Comments: | The course was dense, as expected, although I often felt that it was a little hard to learn and based on the teaching method. Very little did students engage which I did not experience in my other classes. |
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