Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of a kind experience! May 13, 2021

By (University of Toronto) - abroad from 05/01/2014 to 06/30/2021 with

Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned first hand about the social, political and cultural history of the region. It's refreshing when information in a textbook comes to life and you get to see it for yourself.

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.

An informative, well structured academic course which encourages students to think critically about the social, political and cultural history of the region.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and attentive to student's needs.

* 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:

Staff were diligent to go over safety tips and guidelines prior to and upon our arrival.

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

Absolutely! I highly encourage students to participate in the program. I am most thankful to the professors, admin, and staff (in particular Professor Austin, Martin Glogar, Ricky, and Jan) for creating and fostering such a positive experience and environment.

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)

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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 opportunity to travel and learn first hand about various cities in Central Europe
  • The structure of the course
  • The combined experience of course instruction with the opportunity to travel
* What could be improved?
  • More time allotted to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau. While we did tour the main camp, Auschwitz I, additional time to visit Auschwitz II would have been most appreciated and preferred.
* 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 Linguist
You 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!