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SmoKing2012
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States385 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-10 08:42:12
June 10 2009 08:39 GMT
#1
I'm looking to study abroad for 4 weeks this summer, preferably around July through this website I found (aifsabroad.com if anyone's heard of it). I'm hoping TL can help me decide where to go, seeing as so many nationalities are represented here.

They offer a bunch of trips but I've tentatively narrowed my choices down to either Prague or Barcelona. If anyone has experience with either locale feel free to weigh in on my decision. Where would you rather study, assuming you're 20-21 years old?

My primary criterion is level of fun/interest.

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Poll: Where is the Awesomest?
(Vote): Prague, Czech Republic
(Vote): Barcelona, Spain
(Vote): Other (please specify)



How do you like them apples, ho-bag? And how do you like those very same apples, Eggars!
kemoryan
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Spain1506 Posts
June 10 2009 08:45 GMT
#2
Come to barcelona my friend! You won't be disappointed, specially on summer
Freedom is a stranger
Oystein
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Norway1602 Posts
June 10 2009 09:01 GMT
#3
Been to both places on vacation, loved both places. Both cities are beautiful architecturally looking and I don`t think you will regret going to either places.

The way I see it Barcelona have better food and lots of beaches and generally an awesome weather, while Prague have better beer and woman
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MuR)Ernu
Profile Joined September 2008
Finland768 Posts
June 10 2009 09:25 GMT
#4
pargue sounds more awesome
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-10 09:36:08
June 10 2009 09:35 GMT
#5
ive been to both too.
hm.......

damn

difficult choice man

i'd go for prague cuz i think czech language looks/soudns cool and spanish annoys me after a while
Graphicssavior[gm] : What is a “yawn” rape ;; Masumune - It was the year of the pig for those fucking defilers. Chill - A clinic you say? okum: SC without Korean yelling is like porn without sex. konamix: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
June 10 2009 09:51 GMT
#6
Probably Sweden or Poland. Very hot girls both places
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
June 10 2009 09:59 GMT
#7
oh and when i went to barca+madrid none of the spanish ppl could help me and my riends out with directions or w/e cuz htey didnt speak any english T_T

"hey can u-"
"no no no " then leave ._."
Graphicssavior[gm] : What is a “yawn” rape ;; Masumune - It was the year of the pig for those fucking defilers. Chill - A clinic you say? okum: SC without Korean yelling is like porn without sex. konamix: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!
klizzer
Profile Joined March 2008
517 Posts
June 10 2009 10:02 GMT
#8
go poland lol

Everything's great here except for aesthetics, if you visit Warsaw that is :O
Piy
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Scotland3152 Posts
June 10 2009 10:22 GMT
#9
Friend of mine is going to Prague to study and said it was incredible the last time he went. Although barcelona would be awesome too :p

Just don't come to the UK :p
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Pika Chu
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Romania2510 Posts
June 10 2009 10:28 GMT
#10
Barcelona might be better for the summer.

But Prague is seriously amazing, really beautiful city.
They first ignore you. After they laugh at you. Next they will fight you. In the end you will win.
ffswowsucks
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Greece2297 Posts
June 10 2009 10:44 GMT
#11
thought of Thessaloniki, Greece?
Terran in particular is a notoriously strong race for a no brain skillhand bot style.
hymn
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Bulgaria832 Posts
June 10 2009 10:47 GMT
#12
Prague FTW!
azk he is the north american player but the titan he is the french stars
prOxi.Beater
Profile Joined December 2008
Denmark626 Posts
June 10 2009 11:50 GMT
#13
Prague! Spain is overrated, and nobody speaks english. If you're fluent in Spanish it doesn't matter, but the vibe is just so much cooler in prague imo. Cheap, awesome beer and beautiful women = win
Nobody beats the Beater
BlackJack
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States10574 Posts
June 10 2009 11:59 GMT
#14
Aussie Aussie Aussie
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
June 10 2009 12:01 GMT
#15
I would only consider studying abroad in either England or Korea...places where I can communicate easily.

I hate traveling, and I hate struggling through language to take care of even basic necessities. That's just me, though.
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Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
June 10 2009 12:18 GMT
#16
My classmate is going to study in Japan next year
Lim Yo Hwan forever!
clazziquai
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
6685 Posts
June 10 2009 12:28 GMT
#17
On June 10 2009 21:18 Zoler wrote:
My classmate is going to study in Japan next year


JAPAN!!
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REDBLUEGREEN
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Germany1904 Posts
June 10 2009 13:10 GMT
#18
Have been in Barcelona for one day and Prague for two weeks. Prague is my favorite city out of all the ones I have been to. Awesome beer, great nightlife (biggest nightclub in europe for example), more culture than we could see on our school trip and we usually visited 2 or 3 places a day, you can get a awesome dinner at a restaurant for 10 euros, vodka is cheap, cigarettes are even cheaper.
Don't change money on the streets, do it in a bank or one of the exchange houses otherwise they will rip you of. Don't do stupid shit in public when police is around, they will see that you are a tourist and totally fine your ass.
Empyrean
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
17052 Posts
June 10 2009 13:32 GMT
#19
For stuff to do during the day, Prague is an insanely cultured city with gorgeous archetecture.
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Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
June 10 2009 13:43 GMT
#20
On June 10 2009 21:28 clazziquai wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 10 2009 21:18 Zoler wrote:
My classmate is going to study in Japan next year


JAPAN!!

I was just about to suggest that haha, but I've only been there for a holiday, don't know what school life will be like. If you do choose Japan get ready to experience awesome things. (And possibly culture shock.)
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
King K. Rool
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada4408 Posts
June 10 2009 14:17 GMT
#21
What. I'd go to freaking South Korea.

This is TL.net right?
Hans-Titan
Profile Blog Joined March 2005
Denmark1711 Posts
June 10 2009 14:31 GMT
#22
Prague is amazing. Cheap beer, nice city and friendly people have always been my experience when visiting Prague. The local cuisine is disappointing, but there are many italian restuarants and McD's/KFCs/Burger Kings spread around.
Never been to Barcelona, but during the summer it's supposed to be too hot. Spanish food is nice though.
For a 3rd option Århus and Copenhagen in Denmark are both good, semi-reputable places to study. It's probably going to be a bitch finding a cheap place to live, but if you can, Denmark and danish culture is something to experience.
Trying is the first step towards failure, and hope is the first step towards disappointment!
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
June 10 2009 16:00 GMT
#23
On June 10 2009 23:31 Hans-Titan wrote:

For a 3rd option Århus and Copenhagen in Denmark are both good, semi-reputable places to study. It's probably going to be a bitch finding a cheap place to live, but if you can, Denmark and danish culture is something to experience.


Gotta agree about Copenhagen. One of the best cities I've ever been to, it's awesome!
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
RaGe
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Belgium9950 Posts
June 10 2009 16:06 GMT
#24
Both Prague and Barcelona are awesome. Barcelona has some of the best night clubs in Europe and has a shit ton of other foreign students. Prague is an amazing city, with decent nightlife.
Moderatorsometimes I get intimidated by the size of my right testicle
MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
June 10 2009 16:52 GMT
#25
Prague if you like getting fucked/fucked up.
Nak Allstar.
ItsYoungLee
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Korea (South)227 Posts
June 10 2009 18:10 GMT
#26
So, I assume you're male, and you're a young stud looking to pick up the chicks? Right right?

Gotcha.

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/20b_travel_top_ten.html

Prague is 5th on the list for the cities with the world's most beautiful women.
I don't see Barcelona on that list.

Go to Prague!
ePParamedico.160 (formerly ElParamedico)
SmoKing2012
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States385 Posts
June 10 2009 18:35 GMT
#27
thanks for all the replies everyone
I was hopin the poll results would be lopsided, but nope I still got a tough decision :/
Leaning toward Prague I guess... Barcelona sounds like a non-stop party which might be a bit more than I need. But damn I do love the beach..

fffuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-
How do you like them apples, ho-bag? And how do you like those very same apples, Eggars!
araav
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
Armenia1590 Posts
June 10 2009 19:32 GMT
#28
dunno about Barcelona, I heard it's an amazing city and I definitely intend to visit it someday.

But I have been to Prague for a short period and man, that is the most beautiful and lovely city I've ever seen. +1 for Prague

The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
MoltkeWarding
Profile Joined November 2003
5195 Posts
June 10 2009 20:16 GMT
#29
Prague, although I would never want to live there. Week-long vacation? Yes. Residency for half a year? No. The city is sinful.
R3condite
Profile Joined August 2008
Korea (South)1541 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-10 20:50:48
June 10 2009 20:50 GMT
#30
japan or korea just rocks

schools r good too, at least for korea (i've been to summer school there)
ggyo...
citi.zen
Profile Joined April 2009
2509 Posts
June 10 2009 21:00 GMT
#31
Barcelona pros: food, wines, great location with sea close by, easy to travel to rest of Spain/Portugal/Southern France.

Prague pros: beer, cigarettes (a con if you, like me, don't smoke), easy to travel to southern Germany/Vienna/Budapest + maybe Venice/Milan.

Both palces have nice architecture (plus to Prague since I find Barcelona is a bit over-the-top), art (plus to Barcelona no doubt), and women (tie).

As a third option, it may be worth considering something in Italy. It all depends on what you're studying as well!
Aut viam inveniam, aut faciam.
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
June 10 2009 21:23 GMT
#32
On June 11 2009 05:16 MoltkeWarding wrote:
Prague, although I would never want to live there. Week-long vacation? Yes. Residency for half a year? No. The city is sinful.

LOL
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
clazziquai
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
6685 Posts
June 11 2009 01:30 GMT
#33
On June 10 2009 23:17 King K. Rool wrote:
What. I'd go to freaking South Korea.

This is TL.net right?


Korea is probably the only country I visit every two-three years or so due to the fact that it's my motherland =P

That's why I suggested others, but yeah, Korea is a great/fun option.
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NeO)PhOeNiX
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Canada250 Posts
June 11 2009 04:22 GMT
#34
Barcelona!!
SC1: B_Saint[LighT]
QuietIdiot
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
7004 Posts
June 11 2009 05:27 GMT
#35
On June 11 2009 05:16 MoltkeWarding wrote:
Prague, although I would never want to live there. Week-long vacation? Yes. Residency for half a year? No. The city is sinful.

Would you live in Vatican City for a year.
KlaCkoN
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Sweden1661 Posts
June 11 2009 11:48 GMT
#36
The most important consideration here is whether or not you are Asian imo. (Only asking because well, this is TL)
If you actually are asian then stay the "3¤? away from eastern europe in general (including prague)
If you are not then prague is a great city, beatuiful, very rich history, cheap everything, cute girls, you name it.
"Voice or no voice the people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders ... All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger."
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
June 11 2009 11:53 GMT
#37
They don't like Asians there ? o,o
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
KlaCkoN
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Sweden1661 Posts
June 11 2009 12:01 GMT
#38
Mostly basing it on the experiences of asian friends living in, and or visiting Eastern Europe. One is studying medicine at uni in a polish town and he is regulary chased by random gangs wanting to beat him up =p.
Having been to prague it didnt seem _that _ bad there but there racism is still very much present. Cops might fine you for "walking on the wrong side of the road" etc.
"Voice or no voice the people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders ... All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger."
MoltkeWarding
Profile Joined November 2003
5195 Posts
June 16 2009 13:11 GMT
#39
What is the purpose of travelling, if we do not renounce the predictable safety of home?
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
June 16 2009 13:40 GMT
#40
On June 16 2009 22:11 MoltkeWarding wrote:
What is the purpose of travelling, if we do not renounce the predictable safety of home?

Says the guy who dodged WWI.
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
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