Unforgetable and Memorable Past Review
By Karyn E Kovalewski (Adelphi University) - abroad from 01/29/2016 to 05/21/2016 with
AIFS: Prague - Charles University
I learned a lot about the value of other cultures during my time abroad.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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? |
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| * Food: |
Every month we would receive money on a debit card given to us which I loved. I could use the money to eat out and buy groceries to cook rather than having to eat at a dining hall. This also taught me a lot about budgeting |
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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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| 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) |
Prague is a very inexpensive city. If you plan your week right, there will be plenty of money for your basic needs with maybe even some left to treat yourself |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $50 a week on Food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan your budget every week |
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? | NOne |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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