Indescribably amazing May 24, 2023
By A student (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2023 to 05/19/2023 with
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learn a whole new perspective on life. Completely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Great location and program |
Finances
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(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? | 300-400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan trips way in advance |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it as much as possible early on |
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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? | All the best spot to go |
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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European-American Relations |
| Course Department: | History |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This class was very boring and the professor often struggled to communicate information and rambled on. Still some parts were interesting and the Professor has an impressive career |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Hasn’t yet |
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Film as a Mirror in History |
| Course Department: | Film |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Classes were interesting. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Hasn’t yet |
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Comprehending the Holocaust |
| Course Department: | Psych |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Everything was excellently |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Hasn’t transferred over yet |
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Psychoanalysis and Cultural Studies |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Professor was awesome and super intelligent. The readings were very challenging. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | They haven’t transferred over yet |
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Elementary Czech |
| Course Department: | Language |
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| Instruction Language: | English/ Czech |
| Comments: | It was interesting learning a new language but Czech is hard to pick up in such a short time |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Hasn’t transferred yet |
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