Prague, Czech Republic "Fantastic Experience" Past Review
By Destany W (Animal Science, University of Missouri - Columbia) for
Czech University of Life Sciences: Czech Republic - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes it was worthwhile. It gave me a better perception of the rest of the world. It made me really appreciate the United States.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was a good balance between work load and recreation activities. I learned a great deal of information in the classroom as well as out of the classroom. A fantastic program! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The university was very kind and they met all of our needs. They taught us sufficient material and took us on a lot of excursions through the country while still learning. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Overall it was good. |
| * Food: |
We had a girl on our trip who was a vegetarian and they met her dietary restrictions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We did a lot of activities and excursions. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe at all times. Just becareful and keep an eye on your surroundings. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
We practiced language with one of the Czech professors. A lot of people spoke English but we would use the simple terms: Hello, Goodbye, how are you? |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have fun and be active in all of the activities! |
