Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most eye-opening four months of my life February 08, 2024

By (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/09/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I know have a better understanding of myself and the world around me.

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.

Loved the professors. Learned a lot of new perspectives.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very nice and welcoming people.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in the living room so I would have loved a real room however I had respectful roommates so it worked out.

* Food:

Great!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Had enough integration to understand the culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had zero issues.

* Safety:

Never felt in danger.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The people working for the program are so nice and amazing. They made me feel like I was at home in a different country.

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? 200 a month
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook during the weekdays. Spend when traveling.

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? Beginner Spanish
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
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?

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  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Professors
  • Building
* What could be improved?
  • Shorter Orientation
  • Nicer Czech Professor
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it is ok to feel uncomfortable at first!

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:

Comprehending the Holocaust
Course Department:
Instructor: Pilzak
Instruction Language:
Comments: Amazing course that challenged my understanding of the Holocaust.
Credit Transfer Issues: It should be a psychology credit.