Reviews of University of Economics Prague (VSE) | Czech Republic

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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

The Czech Republic is a very cheap country to live in for Western Europeans. The prices are still very low but will adapt to Western standards since this country is planning to join the EU.

Housing, Food, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

drink beer instead of water...it is really cheaper..

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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It was a challenge to buy a metro ticket but in the city many young people speak English and older people sometimes know German. But it is still hard to get in contact with Czech people because of the language barrier.

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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

...no...

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

before you go you should try to sign up for the buddy program..that really helps the first days, since somebody takes care of you..somebody who at least knows the language..

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Overall it was very good semester. I met a lot of new friends and learned a lot about other cultures although it did not really bring me a lot further with my studies. But still a time worth spending. The whole of Eastern Europe is wonderful to travel in.

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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

Czech - interesting to learn some, but very hard History of any kind - interesting to learn about this country and its past Managerial Systems - matched my studies and was very intersting because focussed on Eastern Europe (especially Privatization after Communism)

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

All the courses seemed to be created for American students..but teachers appreciate if you know more about Europe

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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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Joe's Bar..the place to be. That was Hemingway's favourite bar, too. Then it depends on favourite music. Lots of Jazz Clubs, Rock Cafes...Enough to choose from. Cafe Cafe..a bit pricy but nice atmospere and good Cappuccino. Coffee is not enjoyable in Prague..anywhere you go.. Prague is a very beautiful city..a must-go.

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Markus M

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Hotel

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: the same

Why?

was better than the other options

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

As a student in a post-communist country you can't ask for more and actually it was pretty good. Maids took care of the room, new towels every day, new sheets once a week..

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