The most eye-opening four months of my life February 08, 2024
By A student (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/09/2023 to 12/15/2023 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
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
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Loved the professors. Learned a lot of new perspectives. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very nice and welcoming people. |
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* 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. |
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Great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Had enough integration to understand the culture. |
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* 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
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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? | 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 |
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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? | 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
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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? | That it is ok to feel uncomfortable at first! |
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
| Course Name/Rating: |
Comprehending the Holocaust |
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| Instructor: | Pilzak |
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| Comments: | Amazing course that challenged my understanding of the Holocaust. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | It should be a psychology credit. |
