An amazing experience. Past Review

By (International/Global Studies., American University) - abroad from 08/23/2012 to 12/13/2013 with

CET Prague

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the region; but also a deeper understanding of the people and culture. Totally worthwhile, would do it again.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Interesting courses and professors are excellent!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The CET leadership is outstanding and help you no matter how big or small the issue is.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great apartments! CET provides apartment living with local Czech students which was a great way to improve your cultural experience.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Our Czech roommate took us out of town to visit his home village for a weekend; trips like this were great for cultural integration.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Prague was very affordable

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • CET providing your apartment with a Czech buddy
  • CET traveling seminar; taking 2 weeks to travel Europe with your friends
  • Interesting courses and professors
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing, everything was on point
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That assimilating to the culture is not as hard as you think; once you get there and immerse yourself, it's easy.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!