Amazing. Past Review
By Andrew O (Pyschology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/11/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be independent and responsible in a time where its very easy to act irresponsibly and become lazy. It's all about having fun but recognizing that you still have certain things you need to take care of.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | do not eat out every day. Try to get groceries and cook as much as possible |
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 |
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| 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? | none |
| 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? | Just get a basic understanding of the number system and basic greetings |
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? | you don't need to travel every weekend. Most of my best weekends abroad were in Prague |
Individual Course Reviews
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Ideas Behind Politics |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Jurej Zvorecky |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | teacher is not engaging and understanding |
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