Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would love to do a repeat if given the opportunity. May 12, 2021

By (Strategy in the European context, Masaryk University) - abroad from 05/09/2018 to 06/13/2018 with

Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Most importantly the contrast of cultures in Europe and within Czechia taught me a lot. Meeting and living amongst these people made me understand their culture and vice versa. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The host staff was really helpful in ev

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The host staff were really approachable and helpful throughout.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Decent student dormitory not too far away from the campus.

* 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:

I felt really safe walking throughout Brno, even when i was alone at night.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200CAD

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Local activities everyday
  • Amazing people
* What could be improved?
  • Some Czech language tutorials if possible.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The importance of knowing basic phrasesbin the Czech language could have been a huge advantage.