A stunning city with such rich history you'll never want to leave. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2017 to 05/19/2017 with

UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That I have so much more to experience abroad.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • 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?
  • City
  • People
  • Friends
* What could be improved?
  • Integration into Prague
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Spend as much time getting to know locals

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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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Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was not quite challenging, but the instructor was prepared and had plenty of material for those who wanted to do extra work.
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Intro Czech

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Instruction Language: Czech/English
Comments: I loved this course and the instructor - she was incredibly sweet and challenged those who were willing to engage with the material.
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Czech Film

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Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was not very challenging. The instructor was interesting but rarely required participation.
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European Lit

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Instruction Language: English
Comments: Participation was not necessarily required. Great texts.
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Walking Tour: Prague

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Instruction Language: English
Comments: AMAZING CITY. Little requirements - professor was great but required little class work.
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