Study Abroad at Charles University Past Review

By (HTM, University of Massachusetts Amherst) for

AIFS: Prague - Charles University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Makes you a more independent person as well as opening your eyes up to the world. Prague is different from the US and most of the rest of Europe, but that is what makes it so amazing. It is a MUST to visit if not study for the whole sesmter.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Charles University
The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Good class selections, many field trips around Prague to enhance learning.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great staff, always willing to help no matter what.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Had to take the Metro everywhere but very nice neighborhood. Only one minute from the metro station so not a big deal.

* Food:

Eat Goulash.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great sports (hockey, soccer), museums, and trips around the Czech lands. Amazing country.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never had one safety issue.

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

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)

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Czech is a hard language to grasp!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Prague is the best city I went to in Europe. It is an experience you will not get in any other country or typical abroad country. If you can not deal with a little adventure it is not for you. Not pampered lifestyle like trips in Rome, Florence, London, etc. It is an authentic trip, you really see what life is like in Prague and why it is so amazing. Not to mention it is beautiful, cheap and has the best beer in the world. The best decision I ever made was going to Prague.