Prague: hidden gem in europe Past Review

By (International/Global Studies., Fordham University) for

CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience abroad gave me more desire to pursue a career in the international realm, and helped me focus my career objectives and future plans.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Most unanticipated expenses came from any traveling, especially with currency conversion from other countries that you visit while abroad. Also, certain credit cards weren't excepted and you should avoid fees depending on your bank, because it is different in every country.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? No courses taken at all
Language acquisition improvement?

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Local Students