Unforgettable June 09, 2025
By A student (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/03/2025 to 05/16/2025 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
I learned so much about the fascinating history of the Czech Republic being behind the Iron curtain and under a communist regime.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in a beautiful and spacious apartment, which was only a 5 minute walk from the city square. |
| * Food: |
The food is amazing and much more affordable than other countries. If you enjoy eating meat then this is the place for you! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safer in Prague than in any American city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Prague is an enchanting city that is not as popular in the US. It is centrally located in Europe, so travel is relatively easy. The food is great, people are friendly, public transportation is efficient and the history is amazing. |
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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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?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 2 years of Spanish and 2 years of Latin |
| 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? | Come prepared for class and participate as much as possible. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everyone in the AEP program wants to help you and see you succeed. Never hesitate to ask anyone for help. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
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Digital Currencies and Cryptocurrencies |
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| Instructor: | Branislav Saxa |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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