Really Enjoyable May 12, 2021
By James Markovski (Deakin University) - abroad from 06/23/2014 to 07/25/2014 with
Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools
I gained a greater understanding of law and international studies from a European perspective.
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. |
Overall, I found the experience at Masaryk University to be very beneficial in improving my knowledge of law and international studies. I found all of the teachers, especially Martin Glogar to be very knowledgeable and willing to share their knowledge with their students. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I found it to meet my requirements. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was absolutely fine. |
* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found it quite easy to integrate into the local culture. Coming from a Slavic background, I was able to learn both Czech and Slovak quite easily, and by the end of the programme was able to communicate intelligibly in the native languages at shops and restaurants. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
* Safety: |
Brno was a very safe city and I experienced no safety issues whatsoever. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had an enjoyable experience, and thoroughly enjoyed studying ina Central European environment for a one-month period. |
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) |
Quite easy. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | N/A |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |