Would do it again in a heartbeat! April 09, 2026
By Chloe K (Mathematics, Statistics, University of Nevada, Reno) - abroad from 08/30/2025 to 12/13/2025 with
USAC Czech Republic: Prague - Politics, Culture, and the Arts
I gained tons of independence and a better sense of the world. It is important for young people to travel and see beyond what they are used to in everyday life. Coming home I have a greater sense pf gratitude for the people and places that surround me.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Super light workload, more interactive assignments than my typical college workload. Learned a lot about the world around me. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Absolutely amazing! They were so supportive and made me feel right at home. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartments located right in the city, a short walk to almost everything. |
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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? |
Doctors were super nice and spoke English well. |
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Felt super safe in the city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
It depends on what you are buying but there are definitely options for different budgets. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100< |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure your debit card doesn't have international fees because they can add up. |
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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| 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? | Watch youtube videos. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You don't have to have everything figured out before you go. |
