Big enough daily adventure, small enough to call home Past Review
By Cassidy (Florida Gulf Coast University) - abroad from 06/02/2017 to 08/03/2018 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Prague, Czech Republic
I learned many intercultural and interpersonal skills while studying abroad. My mindset has shifted since spending time in a country other than the U.S. During my study abroad experience I was also able to visit and navigate through 7 countries, leaving me with so much confidence for a girl whose never left her country prior.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CEA equips students with all information and tools they need to succeed for their study abroad adventures but leave the rest up for the students! They are there if you need them but for the most part, they let students engage with the culture and their school on their own terms. They also did a great job matching everyone with roommates and beautiful housing in Prague. |
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) |
I didn't choose to but its very possible1 |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you're really watching your money then Prague is the place to be! Many people will tell you to go into the mindset that money isn't relevant and that to not say no to any experiences. This is not possible for some students and luckily if you're considering studying in Prague its relatively very cheap compared to anywhere in the U.S. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
| 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 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | CEA did a really good job preparing their students. The piece of advice I wish I listened to is to pack light. |
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. |
