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Join Me on the Stezka Českem!

“Anyone can do it.” That’s the slogan of the Stezka Českem -  a 2,000 km hiking trail encompassing the entirety of Czechia. Launched in 2020, the Stezka Českem is the brainchild of Martin Úbl and friends.

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Kategorie life in Czechia

Green Student Life: Sustainability in Czechia

When I first arrived in Prague as an international student, one thing that quickly caught my attention was how visible sustainability is in everyday life. Walking through the city, I often noticed clothing donation containers on street corners, recycling bins for electronics, and farmers’ markets selling fresh local food on weekends. At first, these small details felt unusual to me. But over time, I realized they are simply part of daily routines in Czech cities.

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How to handle the first weeks at college?

When I started university, I had so many questions. How difficult would it be? How would I find my way around? Would I be able to manage everything? What exactly are course credits and assessments? My first semester was quite stressful as I gradually figured everything out.

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City Profiles: Prague vs Budějce

Do you have your heart set on studying in Czechia but don’t know where to live? Maybe you’re considering attending the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, or Charles University in Prague. Well, I’ve lived in both cities and I can tell you a bit about them. My comparison isn’t exactly scientifically sound - I spent six years as a teacher in Prague, and two years as a student in Budějce - but both cities feel like home.

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How Easy Is It to Balance Psychology Studies with Work?

I chose the University of Applied Psychology because I had been interested in psychology for a long time and wanted to support that interest with formal academic study. I was looking for a university that would offer more than just theory – one that could connect psychology with real-life practice, communication, HR, and working with people.

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My Journey Learning Czech

It’s 2014 and I’m standing in a small shop in Long Island City, New York - Slovak Czech Varieties. Offering products from the two countries that previously made up Czechoslovakia, they have a modest collection of Czech and Slovak books. I pick one up. I think, maybe I can identify at least one of the of words I know? Žaba, tráva, kráva, pes, brambor, opice, Akta X? I open the book. “Wtonkg woeikl kje oweiuot.” Maybe the next page? “Lkjkdgsik lksdjgls kiotwgndkjhg.” Nope - just gibberish. Am I ever going to learn this language?

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Meet My Teacher at the University of Pardubice: An Interview with Mrs. Mazurova

When I first joined Mrs. Mazurova’s class at the University of Pardubice, I quickly realized she was the kind of teacher who makes you participate in ways that actually prepare you for real life. You do not just sit there and absorb information. You speak, practice, present, and learn to communicate confidently.

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Božena Němcová and Everyday Czech Life

When discussing Czech culture, attention often turns to major historical events or political changes. Yet much of what defines a society can be found in quieter spaces: family relationships, shared customs, and the expectations placed on women in daily life.

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