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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
much higher prices of accomodation,higher prices in general,i din't spend a lot for life time, there weren't many places where to go (happiness)
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I have found student job in restaurant during my stay, i recommend it
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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Academic
Course recommendations
not a lot to do anytime
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
do as much as you can, try as much as possible, don't miss anything!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Overall
I wish I had known...
more about city (small, boring), more about quality, level of studies
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
totaly different admitance to makeing things and learning in general. it's important to be prepare on that,take account of that difference. in my case it didn't fits me pretty well.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
try to arrange accomodation with student from host school beforeyour arrival,try to look for thier exchange student who wants to go into your university town and change it with them.
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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
don't be shy and talk and talk! be ashamed is the worst thing.
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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
cheaper then campus, privacy, more independence
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
expensive, no privacy
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Magdalena J
Vysoká Skola Umelecko-prumyslová V Praze, Prague, Czech Republic
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, Socrates
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
teribly small town = few chances for some activity
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