Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A fantastic and life-changing experience May 12, 2021

By (University of Toronto) - abroad from 05/15/2018 to 06/30/2021 with

Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My particular course had us traveling and learning the histories of central European cities. It was extremely well organized Martin and his team never failed us, it is truly an experience that I cherish dearly.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Martin was the best administrator and his whole team was fantastic (Ricky, Marketa, and Sarka were amazing)

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorm room was spacious with a little kitchenette and a beautiful view

* Food:

We mostly either cooked our own food, went to the menza, or ate out. The food was great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was great, I made lots of local friends and went to amazing places

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I always felt safe in Brno, as a girl, it's rare to feel as safe as I did there. It was a great experience.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This experience was remarkable, the people I met in Brno are still friends of mine until this day and it will always remain one of my greatest trips.

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)

Brno is quite affordable for students, esp. when you have your student ID handy.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you always ask if they have student discounts and save on food and eat at the student cafeteria

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

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The people
  • The city
  • The traveling
* What could be improved?
  • It could be longer
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had spent more time with the people in Brno.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.