CIEE College Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

There is so much to do while living in Prague. It is extremely easy to travel to any place you would like to see in Europe and it is one of the most fun cities in the world. There is always something to do and the housing truly makes it feel like a home versus other countries I visited. It is also one of the safest cities I visited. There are also a variety of courses that are interesting that also cross over with requirements from my home college. There are also a variety of attractions to visit in Prague as it contains some of the oldest architecture in Europe that is well preserved.

CIEE was an incredibly well-run program. They care about their students and provide much support. There are weekly guest lectures, activities, and thrilling field trips. It's a great time in the most beautiful city in Europe. The school itself is located within a breathtaking fort on one of the highest hills of the city. There's a great going out/night scene, and being in central Europe makes travel easy. Everything within Prague is incredibly cheap, especially compared to the other Western European cities that are most common for students studying abroad. Best beer in Europe!

CIEE’s Prague program exceeded my expectations for my semester abroad in every way. Not only were classes interesting and relevant to the local area, but CIEE also planned activities and trips to help us immerse ourselves more in the culture. Some of my favorites were cooking classes or the trip to Pilsen. I think everyone would benefit from studying abroad and the broadened global perspective they will leave with, and I think the Prague program is especially wonderful for people looking to have a unique study abroad experience.

This will be my most memorable semester by far. I was surrounded by people I loved while doing and learning about things I loved — I also got to know the city I lived in pretty well through lots of daytime excursions and exploration. Although it was difficult to find time to travel during the first couple of months, I got a lot out of being situated in Europe's center later in the semester. It was also a great opportunity to hone adulting skills (cooking, commuting, etc.) that will be helpful for the rest of my time in college. If I could go back, I would tell myself to document things more (keeping a daily journal, even if I write just a sentence)!

My study abroad experience in Prague was my first time traveling to Europe. Studying abroad through CIEE was the perfect choice. They made me feel at home in a new country and kept us engaged with the local culture and events. Even though I was in Prague for just a month, I felt like a local. The housing they provided was in a very residential and safe area, which greatly contributed to my sense of belonging and cultural immersion in Prague. My class was very intriguing, and my professor was very passionate about the subject. The homework load was not too bad either. Each class was 3 hours long, which at some times was hard, but our professor gave us little breaks every hour. Overall, I would definitely recommend studying abroad through CIEE. The academics, the housing, and the excursions that they plan are all very enjoyable.

I loved this program and everything they allowed us to do. Starting from the beginning it was a great welcome to a new country and meeting so many fun people. The classes were so detailed and learning-filled, and the extra circulars were great. We got to see tons of different places and got to go pottery painting, go on a wine tour, see holocaust museums, travel some, and more. It is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I am so thankful to CIEE for making it special and something I could never forget.

I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in film or filmmaking! You get really good hands-on experience by working on three or more student film sets. The gear, mentors, and classes give you all the technical knowledge you need to succeed on those sets. The apartment-style housing is wonderful, and living with your classmates helps making friends a smooth process. Also, Prague is a great city - it has amazing architecture and parks, and it's relatively cheap compared to the U.S.

CIEE offers lots of immersive experiences throughout the semester while also running the program in a very organized way. There are program-funded weekend/day trips along with multiple activities students can sign up for every week to learn more about the culture. There are a wide variety of classes as well that are all taught by very qualified and interesting professors. The housing was clean, modern, and spacious. Prague is also a great city to study abroad with it being so cheap, centrally located, full of history, and fun.