Ozgur Karatas

Ozgur Karatas
  • Motto: In the Czech Republic, I benefited from the study mobility 2 times and the internship mobility once. After returning to my country, I created a website that became the official partner of ESN Turkey.
  • Country of origin: Turkey
  • Situation:
  • Higher education institution: University of Hradec Králové
  • Field of study: Economics
  • Level of study: Master

What made you decide to study in Czechia?

I have met 2 Czech Erasmus students in Turkey, thanks to them I discovered the potential of the country.

Did your studies meet your expectations? How did you find the study programme, instructors, university facilities? Were there any differences from studying in your country?

Here in the Czech Republic, was much better than my sending university.

What was the biggest surprise with regard to studying or living in Czechia?

There is no such a big surprise for me :)

What was your most memorable experience or what did you enjoy most as a student in Czechia?

I was loving to participate in lectures on the campus. And ESN activities were amazing.

How do you think your time in Czechia has helped your studies and/or your career?

After my Erasmus in the Czech Republic, I have found a job in Prague and I have started to work and live here.

Do you have any advice for students thinking about studying in Czechia?

Yes, the best decision of the life.