What is it like to study and live in Czechia? Read about day-to-day life experiences of our student ambassadors!
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Overcoming Culture Shock
Whether you are moving to Czechia from South Africa, Slovenia, or even Slovakia, you will experience some degree of culture shock. And while “culture…
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Being a Woman in Czechia: Safety, Accessibility, and Community
As a woman living and studying in Czechia, I’ve had the chance to reflect on how this country supports women in their daily lives. From safety to…
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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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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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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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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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Exploring Czechia: Culture, Fun, and Everything In Between
Czechia may have a reputation for its amazing, old universities that look a bit like Hogwarts, but this country is also big on work-life balance. If…
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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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Czech Easter Traditions in Croatia: A Look Back
The warm rays of the spring sun tickle our faces, the air is filled with the chirping of birds returning from warmer lands, and the first flowers are…
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Tugba Sahin Reflects on Being an Intern in Karviná: A Journey of Growth and Connections
Starting an internship abroad is often a transformative experience filled with challenges, growth, and unforgettable memories. For Tugba Sahin from…
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CZEDUCON 2023 - Alumni Talks: A Symphony of Global Experience
In the heart of Brno, CZEDUCON 2023 unfolded as a tapestry of global experiences, with Anjanette, Stuart, and Novinta taking centre stage to share…
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Czech National Holiday on October 28: Czechoslovak Independence Day
Czech National Holiday on October 28: Czechoslovak Independence Day Czechia is a country that preserves a rich history and traditions, and one of…
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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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Why I Chose Czechia
Tiše jsem kráčela po klikaté stezce a naslouchala tichému šplouchání vln o břeh řeky. Měl jsem odtud jasný výhled na labutě, jejich opeřená těla,…
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What I love about being an international student in Czechia
I love many things as an international student in Czechia. Since arriving here, I have come to call Czechia my second home, and I believe it was wise…
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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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Czech people taught me how to love my life
Ahoj I am Shourouk Touchan from Syria (Aleppo). In 2009 I was on a trip with my dad (he is a professor in the electric faculty in Aleppo University)…
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Everywhere I went there was a very friendly Czech person willing to help me
Hello, I am Rafaela Gonçalves, from Brazil and I had the great experience to study in the Czech Republic in the year of 2020 at Univerzita Hradec…
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Czech Republic has very prestigious Medical universities
Ahoj from Prague :) I am Mahnoor, a medical student, presenting you a glimpse of my life over here in Prague as a Medic. You are going to see the fun…
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My journey with the Czech language
Why did you choose the Czech language as your major? The most common question which I get during these six years. Maybe it sounds unexpected when a…
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Studying abroad was my dream
Jmenuji se Eri a už půl roku studuji v České republice. Studium v zahraničí bylo mým snem, takže si dokážete představit, jak jsem byla nadšená, když…
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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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How to Choose a Czech Language Course?
Jedním z nejdůležitějších rozhodnutí, které musíte udělat před příjezdem do České republiky, je vybrat si správný jazykový kurz. Slyšel jsem spoustu…
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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 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
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?
Vsadím se, že když slyšíte někoho mluvit o České republice, vaše první asociace je Praha. Praha je bezpochyby krásné město se staletou historií a…
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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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As a student, I couldn’t ask for more
Ge from China studied Russian at the Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education, as a government scholarship holder. As a student, I…
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A place where you can grow as a professional
David z Kolumbie, studuje program Erasmus Mundus na Českém vysokém učení technickém v Praze. Místo, kde můžete růst jako profesionál zaměřený na to,…
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You'll see a beautiful country, meet kind
Tadeja ze Slovinska se zúčastnila Letní školy mezioborových studií na Univerzitě v Hradci Králové. Uvidíte krásnou zemi, potkáte milé lidi,…
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My qualification is globally recognized
Mohanapriya Venkataraman studovala v doktorském programu "Filozofie v textilní technice a materiálovém inženýrství" na Katedře materiálového…
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Everyone at the faculty was open and helpful!
Jana-Aletta Thiele z Německa, postgraduální studentka Lékařské fakulty v Plzni Univerzity Karlovy. Všichni na fakultě byli otevření, nápomocní a…
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My professors work on very interesting projects
Shadasha Williams pochází z New Jersey a studuje počítačovou lingvistiku na Matematicko-fyzikální fakultě Univerzity Karlovy. Je také druhou…
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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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