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

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Chantal E

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Since English is only taught for about ten years in Czech schools, communication with older people is really hard. But with hands and feet and a few basic Czech sentences, you'll come a long way. The students' and professors' English is, considering, pretty good.

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rita l

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

the local language

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

choose czech foreign relations-class

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

i had a great time in prague! krakow is worth visiting

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gmbruintjes

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Hotel

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: hotel

Why?

Hotels in Prague are a bargain, especially with the extra cleaning and towel service a hotel offers

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Because of the overcrowded campus, I belonged to a group which was placed in a (lower end) hotel. The hotel offered us some more luxury than the campus facilities.

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“Great opportunities”

Verunka K

Czech Republic,
Computer Science / IT, 2027

Overall

The Master degree study offered more freedom of choice to learn beyond the scope of my specialty (business analysis), thus granting me the opportunity to take part in the highly sought after Data Science & Business Intelligence academy. Another unique feature of my university is the study of a minor specialization (I chose Multimedia communication), broadening my horizons.

Careers

During my studies I worked in a Laboratory (for the First faculty of medicine, Charles University) and then in a law office. Both work experiences gave me many useful skills and knowledge applicable to my current career focus.

Pros

Methodology, over all knowledge, teamwork

Cons

Scheduling

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Chantal E

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

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

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

In Prague there are a lot of things to be seen. Visiting places (like the castle, churches; the different areas in Prague) took up a lot of my time, but there are still things left to be seen when I come back to this city. Favourite spot: RadostFX. Radost is a mix of (my favourite) restaurant (vegetarian), a pub and a disco. Not to be missed. The different jazz clubs are absolutely something to go to. Really relaxed atmosphere.

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johannakata

Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

The student dormitory was very cheap way to live. Travelling wasn't so expensive but I travelled quite much because Prague is so central in Europe and it's easy to travel from there. I spent the same amount of money for food but I ate more often in restaurants than in Finland.

Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Food:

was the same price as at home.

Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books