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Alumni Meetup Greece: Celebrating Lasting Connections
ATHENS, GREECE - JUNE 4, 2025 “A part of me still lies in Prague,” shared one participant at the Alumni Meetup in Greece — a touching reflection on…
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Czechia Alumni Community: From Global Roots to Space Horizons
Studying in Czechia has profoundly impacted individuals from around the world, building long-lasting connections and cultural bridges. During our…
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A Brief Tale about Fulfilling my Dreams in Ostrava
I was there, after at least 20 hours between planes, airports and trains, I was there. Finally, what I’ve been dreaming of for years, was finally…
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Winter Semester Wrap Up: A Year of Milestones
As I wrap up the winter semester and dive into final exams and thesis work, I’m also reflecting on how this academic year has gone so far. 2025 is…
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Where to Live in Prague: A Student’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
Choosing where to live in Prague is one of the most exciting parts of starting your studies here, but it can also be overwhelming. Whether looking…
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Top 5 Must-Visit Places in Czechia for International Students
Studying abroad in Czechia offers not only the opportunity to immerse yourself in its rich culture and education system but also to explore some…
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Overcoming Culture Shock: My Experience as an International Student
Walking through a new city can be overwhelming. You hear unfamiliar languages around you, see signs and symbols you can’t understand, and feel a wave…
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Studying in Czechia: My Journey from Latin America to Brno
When I decided to study abroad, Czechia wasn’t the first country on my radar. But after a visit to the Czech embassy, my mind was made up. They were…
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Smart Packing for a Fresh Start: Must-Haves for Moving Abroad
Moving abroad for the first time can be exciting, but let's be honest - it can also be a bit overwhelming. One of the trickiest parts? Figuring out…
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Merry Expat Christmas: Finding Home Away from Home
As a student living abroad, celebrating Christmas can be a bittersweet experience. For the past two years, I've been far from the familiar warmth of…
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Study, Play, and Connect: How to Keep Your Passion for Music Alive and Make New Friends in Czechia!
Are you leaving your home country to study in Czechia and wondering if you'll still be able to pursue your passion for music? Would you like to know…
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Balancing Academics and Social Life: Tips for Students
Hey there, student friends! We all know that juggling studies and social life can be tricky, but it does not have to be overwhelming. Here are some…
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Dorms, Flats, and Roommates: Adulting 101 in Prague
So, you've made the giant leap. You've been accepted to your university in Prague, you've registered, and you've already read my posts on the…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Study in Czechia: International Student and Alumni Meetup 2024
On October 31, 2024, Brno welcomed international students and alumni for an inspiring day of workshops, networking, and cultural exchanges at the…
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Green Country: Czechia’s Sustainability Game
Czechia takes sustainability seriously and is part of a broader European Union effort to go greener. The EU has implemented various sustainability…
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Stronger Together: Bangkok Hosts Second Czechia Alumni Gathering
On October 26, 2024, nearly 30 alumni gathered in Bangkok for the second Czechia Alumni Meetup in Thailand. This vibrant event gave graduates a…
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I’m not homesick! I’m fine!
Moving to a new country or even a different continent and time zone comes with its own set of challenges. But, let’s be honest, one of the hardest…
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Time Management: How Many Courses Should You Take?
Balancing your course load and personal life is essential when studying in Czechia (or anywhere). Trust me, you don't want to make the mistake I did…
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From Summer Vibes to Semester Chaos
Hi! I’m Natasha, a 26-year-old master’s student at Charles University in Prague, studying Society, Media, and Communication. My program is part of…
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A day in Lednice
Not far away from Brno, in the south of Moravia, lies Lednice castle. It is an unforgettable romantic manor in the middle of a breathtaking park,…
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From Vaccines Development to Banking: Pakistani Alumni in Czechia Share Stories of Success and Connection
On September 6, 2024, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Prague hosted the Alumni Meetup Pakistan in Prague, which brought together…
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Bridging Continents: Czech Universities Connect with Alumni in the USA
In May, the Study in Czechia initiative organized a mission for Czech higher education institutions to the USA, using this opportunity to hold Czech…
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Introducing the Barrande Fellowship Programme through the lived experience of Kévin Bernal
Kévin Bernal, originally from Southern France, currently resides in Paris. Having completed his PhD in toxicology in June 2023, he is now a…
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Bridging Cultures: Highlights from the International Student and Alumni Meetup Sweden Vol. 3
For the third time, the International Student and Alumni Meetup Sweden took place at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Stockholm. The event was…
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Participation Doubles at the Second Alumni Meetup Moldova
The Alumni Meetup Moldova 2024 took place on April 30 at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau, marking the second annual gathering…
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First Alumni Meetup France: Over 100 participants from 17 Czech universities met in Paris
Last week, on March 22, 2024, a vibrant gathering took place at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris, marking a significant Alumni Meetup event…
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Medical students visit to an orphanage
Click. A few seconds later, a message appeared on the screen. 'Thank you! You have been registered successfully.’ I had just made a last-minute…
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Sustainable lifestyle as a student
Navigating student life in Czechia, we are faced with choices that extend beyond textbooks and exams. The dormitories, classrooms, and communal…
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Pros and cons: Apartment vs Dormitories
Dormitory or apartment? This question is at the forefront of many students' minds when they start searching for accommodation in Czechia. Some,…
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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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Serge Pacome Bosson: Artificial Intelligence is a daily part of my life
In this edition of our alumni blog, we have the pleasure of speaking with Serge Pacome Bosson, an inspiring international alumni from Ivory Coast.…
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November 17th: Symbol of Democracy and Students in Czechia
Every year on November 17th, Czechia commemorates a significant symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy. This day in 1989 marked a pivotal…
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Tips for studying more efficiently
‘Study smarter, not harder’. I’m sure we have all heard this phrase countless times. But what does it mean? Initially, I would automatically…
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Czech Alumni Meetup in Thailand: Strengthening Educational and Cultural Bonds
Bangkok, Thailand - October 21, 2023 The inaugural Czech Alumni Meetup in Thailand, a collaborative effort between the Embassy of the Czech Republic…
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Reflecting on the First International Students and Alumni Meetup in Ostrava
On the 12th of October 2023, the Moravian-Silesian region in Czechia witnessed a remarkable gathering of international students and alumni from…
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Life Hacks for Students in Prague
Prague is definitely a student-friendly city. It promises an affordable lifestyle, especially for students! This blog will tell you all life hacks…
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Building on Czech roots: how to get in touch with Czech language when you’re abroad
Getting in touch with the Czech language and culture while being abroad is not always easy. You might like to follow one of 26 Czech Centres, use…
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Building Up My Resume: Conference Volunteering
Ahoj! As a tribute to my last blog, “Studying in Czechia: Seizing the Possibilities,” I’d like to delve deeper into a volunteering opportunity I had…
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Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University
I still remember how daunting the first day at university was. On the way to class, I was so pumped. I was going to be an international student. That…
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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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Student and Alumni Meetup 2023
The biggest event Study in Czechia and Czechia Alumni organized this year is over! THE Student and Alumni Meetup On 27th April 2023 took place in the…
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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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How to Gain Mental Strength
Četli jste můj poslední blog o bojích s duševním zdravím v akademické sféře? Stručně řečeno, otevřel jsem se o tom, že jsem se stal obětí (podle mě…
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Let’s Talk “Mental Health in Academia”
S teplejším počasím, jasnější oblohou a rozkvetlými květinami se jaro konečně plíží k tomu, co se zdálo jako nekonečná zima. Ještě důležitější je, že…
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How to Choose (& Succeed in) Your Courses
Výběr kurzů je to, z čeho jsem byl při podávání přihlášky na univerzitu nejvíce nadšený – viděl jsem, že mohu studovat cokoli od technologií po…
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Charles University: How & Why To Apply
I am Half Saudi Arabian and half Czech. I grew up and went to primary and secondary school in the Middle East but came to Prague for summer vacations…
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How to survive winter for beginners
Starting with the fact that I never saw snow before coming to Czechia, you can assume I come from a warm country. Therefore, I was not mentally nor…
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Prague’s Best Study Cafes
I fell in love with studying in cafes during my semester abroad in Seoul, South Korea. A change in scenery & caffeine became essentials to a…
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ALUMNI: Do not stop just because you are scared!
Dinara Bekkozhayeva, an alumna of South Bohemian University in the Fishery field, has shared some of her 5-year experience studying and living in the…
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ALUMNI: Czech Republic is an ideal place for multidisciplinary studies
Nearly 10,000 km away but feels like home anyway. Would you believe it? A Nicaraguan alumnus of the University of Hradec Králové thinks so! He also…
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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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Villa Tugendhat - UNESCO charm through the eyes of an aspiring architect
Ask any architectural student about a famous architect they know and the name Ludwig Mies van der Rohe will come up. As one myself, I have done a lot…
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Watch STUDY IN YouTube videos and choose the Czech Republic as your study destination
Nejvlivnějšími faktory v mém rozhodnutí studovat na vysoké škole v České republice byla videa STUDY IN Youtube. Od nich jsem se poprvé dozvěděla, co…
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Future is never set in stone
I remember sitting with my ailing grandfather once and stealing little glances at him. I looked at his wrinkled skin that I am sure was once as…
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Best way to find out what you like and don't like is to try it
Skeptické obočí se zvedlo při prvním pohledu subjektu. Pamatuji si, když jsem poprvé dělal test kariérového poradenství. Byl jsem na vysoké škole se…
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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
Ahoj lidi, doufejme, že jarní pandemie je laskavá. Takový je můj pohled na magisterské studium na katedře fotografie FAMU, jako absolventa ročníku…
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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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Brno University of Technology
Jmenuji se Malombe Victor a jsem absolventem programu Erasmus+ Vysokého učení technického v Brně (VUT) v roce 2020. Mou rodnou zemí je Keňa, krásná…
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Silesian University in Opava
Jmenuji se Benoy Porathukaran Luiz, pocházím z Indie a absolvoval jsem magisterský program v oboru Podniková ekonomika a management na Slezské…
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My ERASMUS at Silesian University in Opava
Dříve jsem snila o cizích zemích a o pár let později jsem se vrátila z Prahy do Indie poté, co jsem si vytvořila vzpomínky! Představuji vám všem svou…
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First faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Myslím, že moje univerzita je jednou z mála univerzit, které stále pořádají většinu přednášek prezenčně, a to je to, co na své fakultě miluji. …
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Studying in a smaller city as a foreign student
For many people, living or studying in a bigger or in a capital city seems to be more fascinating due to the enriching city atmosphere and its…
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My ERASMUS in the Czech Republic
In the 2019-2020 academic year, I was on a one-semester Erasmus exchange program at the Charles University in Prague, the capital city of the Czech…
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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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I took a challenge and applied for a scholarships
Ahoj, jsem Seakling z Kambodže. V současné době jsem studentkou třetího ročníku, obor Finanční řízení na Univerzitě Hradec Králové. Vyrostla…
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Never stop pushing ahead!
Nejsem typ člověka, který by něco opustil v polovině; Cítím, že je důležité dokončit to, co jsem začal. Také nejsem typ člověka, který by si sedl a…
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Erasmus+ in 2021
No, v Belgii jsem poprvé. Vzpomínám si, jak jsem trávila vánoční prázdniny se svou rodinou tady v Belgii. To bylo vlastně před 2 lety. Oblíbil jsem…
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TEDx Workshop
Když jsem poprvé slyšel, že budu mít příležitost zúčastnit se TEDx workshopu pořádaného pro mediální ambasadory STUDY IN, přemýšlel jsem o všech těch…
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Amazing chance to study and taste flavours from Europe
Když mi bylo 5 let, vařila jsem se svou babičkou. Naučila mě všechny věci. Cítila jsem se privilegovaná, protože jsem byla jediná, koho učila. Jako…
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School and... hobbies?
Život studenta je velmi rušný a rychlý. Často přemýšlím o zkouškách, projektech a o tom, jak mít o všem přehled. Ale jedna věc je jistá, nemůžeme se…
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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
Pokud mě rok 2020 něco naučil (mimo jiné), je to realita životní nejistoty, nepředvídatelnosti každého dalšího okamžiku, dalšího dne, týdne, měsíce…
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Holiday season in Europe
Je to roční období, kdy jsou všude světla a radost je v každé duši. Ano, je období dovolených v roce. Studium v České republice vám dává obrovskou…
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Home cooking far away from home
"Není nic lepšího než jídlo pro mámu", říkalo to mnoho lidí. Ale myslím si, že můžete cestovat se svou fantazií jen tím, že budete ochutnávat chutě…
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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
"Filmy jsou život, ale se všemi nudnými částmi." To je to, co kdysi řekl slavný filmař a "mistr napětí" Alfred Hitchcock a citát, který mě často…
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Staying busy
Jednou z mých oblíbených povídek, které jsem četla, je Bet, kterou napsal slavný ruský spisovatel Anton Pavlovič Čechov. Podrobně popisuje dobrovolné…
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Distance learning
Nový akademický rok je v plném proudu. Přesto je pandemie i nadále neúprosná. Musím přiznat, že v tuto chvíli tady v Česku, kde se zavádějí přísnější…
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Top Things to Consider When Choosing a University
There are many universities all around the world, and it can get a bit overwhelming to decide where to go. After all, choosing a university is the…
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Student organizations in the Czech Republic
Jste tedy v České republice a úspěšně jste se zapsali do studijního programu. Jak začíná semestr a vy se pomalu dostáváte do rutiny, můžete začít…
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How to find friends in the Czech Republic?
The million dollar question. There are so many stereotypes hovering around this question since it is "difficult" because Europeans are reserved and…
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My three years in the Czech Republic in pictures
Bylo by nemožné sdílet všechny krásné okamžiky, které jsem v tomto městě zažila, v jednom příspěvku. Přesto byl výběr několika momentek z mého…
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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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University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
At the University of South Bohemia, I am currently studying the last year of my Bachelor degree in Agricultural Biotechnology and I am going to…
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University of Hradec Králové
Jsem studentkou druhého ročníku na Univerzitě Hradec Králové, ano, její název prozrazuje její polohu. Nachází se v malém, ale krásném a mladém městě…
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Masaryk University & Mendel University
V České republice jsem úspěšně dokončila bakalářské studium a jsem na cestě k ukončení i magisterského studia. Byl jsem studentem obou významných…
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A Double Meet Up
Jak dny ubíhaly, přípravy na setkání s Honest Guide v Praze byly velmi intenzivní a já se nemohla dočkat. V den D jsem si koupila lístek na vlak a…
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You get to know people from all over the world
Maite z Dominikánské republiky při studiu oboru Pokročilé strojírenské materiály na Fakultě metalurgie a materiálového inženýrství Vysoké školy…
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The most incredible experience of my life
Šamil z Ázerbájdžánu při studiu ekonomie na Vysoké škole báňské – Technické univerzitě Ostrava. Můj čas strávený v České republice studiem na…
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Study Abroad As Long As You're Young
Abdulla from Uzbekistan, studying Informatics and Systems Engineering at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. The Czech University of…
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This adventure was full of fun and studying
Tamari z Gruzie vystudovala magisterský studijní program Finance na Ekonomicko-správní fakultě Masarykovy univerzity. Podělí se s vámi o své…
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Good people, beautiful nature, magic location!
Jasna Brkić ze Srbska, studentka magisterského studia oboru Podnikový management na Masarykově univerzitě v Brně, sdílí svůj příběh a vysvětluje,…
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