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What is it like to study and live in Czechia? Read about day-to-day life experiences of our student ambassadors!

Embracing winter in Czechia

Embracing winter in Czechia

Winter in Czechia offers a mix of chilly temperatures, festive traditions, and opportunities for indoor activities that promote academic and personal…

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A Masterclass in Woodworking

A Masterclass in Woodworking

I stood awkwardly in a seemingly unoccupied corner of the room. To even call it a room would be generous. It bore a more remarkable resemblance to an…

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Happy World Vegan Day!

Happy World Vegan Day!

One of the cultural shocks that may hit one the hardest after moving abroad can be food. Exploring and experiencing a new country and its culture for…

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Packing for Czechia

Packing for Czechia

Did you get accepted to a university and you are going to Czechia soon? While you may already have an idea of what you will bring, here are some…

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My Campus Moving Journey!

My Campus Moving Journey!

Finally, after over a year of waiting, I have an exciting update on my Study in Czechia journey! As mentioned in my previous blogs, Charles…

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My Ramadan in Czechia

My Ramadan in Czechia

In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide embark on a spiritual journey of fasting, prayer, and reflection. For some Muslim students, this is…

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Finding Balance

Finding Balance

Balance. Something we all are trying our best to achieve yet, somehow, always fall short of attaining. To meet the level of commitment and dedication…

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Why I Chose Czechia

Why I Chose Czechia

I quietly strolled down the winding path, listening to the soft lapping of the waves against the river bank. I had a clear view of the swans from…

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Czechia Is the Right Choice

Czechia Is the Right Choice

You applied to several universities worldwide and are now torn between studying in your home country, somewhere beachy and sunny, someplace in the…

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New Year, New Us

New Year, New Us

In 2023, we're changing our name to Study in Czechia and Czechia Alumni.    Why? We want to support the unity of our country and maintain its…

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First impressions

First impressions

The cold air stung my cheeks as soon as I stepped outside the airport. Instinctively, I thrust my hands into my coat pockets and hunched up my…

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Exploring Prague as a student

Exploring Prague as a student

It’s a weekend, you’re either out alone or with your friends, & you’re wondering what more is there to Prague than the known tourist or student spots…

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New beginnings

New beginnings

'Fatima, Fatima, Fatimaaaaaa!!!!' I heard the door slam, and there was a minute's delay as my brother frantically took off his shoes and came barging…

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Go out of your comfort zone!

Go out of your comfort zone!

¡Hola!   My name is Paulina, and I lived in Mexico City until I decided I wanted to go elsewhere. Not because I didn't like it but because I was…

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What’s your major?

What’s your major?

Hello! My name is Dana Alsaialy, & I’m from Saudi Arabia, Czechia & Italy. As I dive into the second year of my Bachelor’s degree at Charles…

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Media Ambassadors' Workshop

Media Ambassadors' Workshop

Every single year, our Media Ambassadors get together for a workshop that rewards their valuable contribution to Study in the Czech Republic social…

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Better late than never

Better late than never

All I know about the future is that it's going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride. Also for the next three years, it's going to be in the…

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My summer trip to Žamberk

My summer trip to Žamberk

Have you ever stayed in the cottage (in Czech: chata, chalupa) in the Czech Republic? Staying in the cottage is one of the favourite ways for Czech…

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Masaryk University

Masaryk University

My studies at Masaryk University were very fascinating. I really enjoyed the whole period I studied there. I studied at two faculties, from the first…

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FAMU Photography Department

FAMU Photography Department

Hello folks, let's hope the spring pandemic's being kind. This is my perspective on studying masters at the photography department of FAMU, as a…

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The journey so far

The journey so far

On that very day I left the shores of Ghana located in the center of the world to the Czech Republic located in the center of Europe, I was…

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Silesian University in Opava

Silesian University in Opava

My name is Benoy Porathukaran Luiz, I’m from India and I have completed Master’s in Business Economics and Management at Silesian University, School…

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Brno University of Technology

Brno University of Technology

I’ve been thrilled to accept this “task” to introduce one of the best technical universities in the Czech Republic to the students looking for a new…

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University of West Bohemia

University of West Bohemia

With 26 public universities, two state universities and many private ones, the Czech Republic offers a wide range of options to choose from. So we…

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Never stop pushing ahead!

Never stop pushing ahead!

I'm not the type of person to quit something partway through; I feel that it's important to finish what I've started. I'm also not the type of person…

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Erasmus+ in 2021

Erasmus+ in 2021

Well, this isn’t my first time being in Belgium. I remember spending my Christmas holidays with my family here in Belgium. This was actually 2 years…

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TEDx Workshop

TEDx Workshop

When I first heard that I would have the opportunity to attend a TEDx workshop organized for the STUDY IN Media Ambassadors, I thought about all the…

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School and... hobbies?

School and... hobbies?

The life of a student is a very busy and fast one. Often thinking about exams, projects and to keep up to date with everything. But one thing is for…

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Food is life

Food is life

There is a saying, ‘Don’t live to eat but eat to live’. But actually, we all live for food. I’m a foodie. I like to travel and try different…

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New Years Resolutions

New Years Resolutions

If there’s one thing that 2020 has taught me (among others), it’s the reality of life’s uncertainty, the unpredictability of every next moment, next…

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Holiday season in Europe

Holiday season in Europe

The time of the year when the lights are everywhere and the joy is in every soul. Yes, it is the holiday season of the year. Studying in the Czech…

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Winter in the Czech Republic

Winter in the Czech Republic

What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about the Czech Republic? For an 18yo me (almost two years ago) excited about coming to…

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The Magic of Stories

The Magic of Stories

“Films are life but with all the boring bits cut out.” That’s what famous filmmaker and “Master of Suspense” Alfred Hitchcock once said, and a quote…

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Staying busy

Staying busy

One of my favorite short stories that I have read is The Bet, written by the famous Russian author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. It details the voluntary…

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Distance learning

Distance learning

The new academic year is in full swing. Yet, the pandemic continues to be relentless. At this point over here in Czechia, with stiffer measures being…

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Meet our bloggers

Meet our bloggers

The year 2020 was challenging in many aspects for sure. As for STUDY IN, we have started a new activity hoping to show you what it's like to live and…

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Let's talk Scholarships

Let's talk Scholarships

Scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid are an excellent way to fund your higher education, especially when considering studying…

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My Czech Way of Life

My Czech Way of Life

One of the things people quickly discover about me is that I’m a nature lover. So naturally, I am in love with all things IN nature that Czechia…

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Nostrification

Nostrification

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to persuade higher education by enjoying diversity in college or university life. However, before packing up…

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My Scholarship

My Scholarship

Scholarship searching for me began once I finished my high school because I know that studying abroad costs a lot and it is hard for me since I’m…

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My Czech way of life

My Czech way of life

Sitting close to my window, I was thinking of an amazing experience I encountered during my eight months of stay in the Czech Republic. How can I…

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Charles University

Charles University

Since I came to Prague to study the Czech language, I knew it was going to be a big challenge for me, but something that I would definitely enjoy. It…

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Big or small city?

Big or small city?

I bet that when you hear somebody talking about Czech Republic, your first association is Prague. Without a doubt, Prague is a beautiful city with a…

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A Double Meet Up

A Double Meet Up

As the days go by, preparation for the meet up with Honest Guide in Prague got very intense and I couldn’t wait. On the D-day, I purchased my train…

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Make dreams a reality

Make dreams a reality

Angeles came to the Czech Republic to attend a preparatory course of Czech language at Charles University in Prague. She comes from Mexico!   I am…

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How to stay on budget

How to stay on budget

"How much it will cost?" - One of the primary questions for the majority of international students who are planning to study in Czech. We all came…

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Me as an ambassador

Me as an ambassador

Hi, I'm Ahmed and I come from Yemen. I'm a Bachelor degree student at the Faculty of Chemical Technology at University of Pardubice.    It is…

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