Prague - the best place to spend a semester! Past Review
By Cassie D (History, Psychology, University of Rochester) for
CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. It was tough being away in a new culture for so long, but it was so worth it. Also, Prague is super cheap and centrally located, so traveling and living were both very possible and affordable.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | CIEE Study Center and Charles University |
| 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. |
Classes are super easy, but it is exactly what you want because you have time to experience living abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Also lived with a Czech buddy. The program should provide internet in the apartments, it was such a hassle throughout the experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | less than $100; food was super cheap, love the Czech crown! |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | live in the apartments so you can save money on food. take advantage of the Student Agency bus line - super cheap buses all over, with free hot cocoa and movies! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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Other Program Information
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