Czech It Ou! Past Review
By A student (Sociology and Anthropology., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
I was able to travel a lot and see many other cultures. It was worthwhile and I loved it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 |
They were great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Right in the center of the city and very close to school |
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Food was very cheap but shopping in Czech grocery stores was very difficult. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Czechs were very nice, but there was a cultural barrier because I did not know the language that well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any problems but the program provided insurance. |
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I felt safe at most times even though I was at the center of a large city. |
| 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) |
Prague is very cheap and you could spend a lot on food, or a little. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not eat out a lot. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We all had to take Czech. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Nothing |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak in Czech with Czech people! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew where the best places were to live. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Comprehending the Holocaust |
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| Instructor: | Michal Plzak |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was extremely interesting! It was a bit long each week, but I always learned something knew. We also went to Krakow and Auschwitz. The teacher was very smart and well-prepared. I participated in class that same as at Middlebury. The coursework was not too strenuous. |
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