Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

....... Past Review

By (Design/ Production, Illinois State University) for

Study Abroad Programs in Czech Republic

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES. All travel is worthwhile... if you can travel and go to school it is even better.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes I took were with teachers from my university who traveled with us. Therefore, the way the classes were set up and run was exactly the same.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very open and helpful to anyone who needed it.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

None?

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Traveling to a new place is memorable enough as it is. MY favorite excursions in Prague was: going to see the John Lennon wall, the Prague Castle, The Prague Quadrennial (only every 4 years it is a giant theater expo), Going to see performances at the theaters, and sightseeing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you use common sens you will be fine.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Create a budget and stick to it. Plan ahead.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Being in a new place
  • meeting new people.
  • the programs and events.
* What could be improved?
  • N/a