Past Review
By Jason B (English, Literature, and Rhetoric, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY New Paltz: Prague - Study Abroad at Charles University
I have a much more worldly view and see how other countries perceive America as well as cultural and social stigmas as a whole.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Overall the Administration is great, except for the main administrator Jitka. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Kolej Komenskeho Dorm <br /><br /> Dorm was a bit run down but had a great location. |
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Great food, great prices. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Prague is one of the most beautiful and action-filled cities in the world. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Health issues weren't really addressed but I did feel safe the entire time in Prague. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be wary of restaurants that charge you just for sitting down at a table. Always ask about something on the bill that you don't understand. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go to Prague, it is one of the best, if not the best city in the world. |
