Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatest semester ever. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/08/2019 to 12/13/2019 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Best time of my life.

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.

Literally so good.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Honestly provided so much for us and made our transition as smooth as possible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my landlord so much, apartment was super nice and in such a good location.

* Food:

Very good.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The most fun I've ever had.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any issues.

* Safety:

Honestly never felt unsafe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Best time of my life.

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)

So cheap.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The clubs are the most expensive part.

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

Not necessary in most situations but still nice to have.

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? 0
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Not really.

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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everything
* What could be improved?
  • Not really anything.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to live in a foreign city alone.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Prague as a Living History
Course Department: n/a
Instructor: Ondrej
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Walking tour of Praha, unreal.
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Holocaust
Course Department: n/a
Instructor: Mical
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super interesting, great professor.
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Czech
Course Department: n/a
Instructor: Petra
Instruction Language: Czech
Comments: Challenging.
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Topics in IO
Course Department: n/a
Instructor: Jiri
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Brutal professor.
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Housing Market
Course Department: n/a
Instructor: Martin
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super nice class.
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