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Category life in Czechia
Czechia takes sustainability seriously and is part of a broader European Union effort to go greener. The EU has implemented various sustainability reforms focusing on reducing waste, cutting down on energy usage, and promoting recycling. And in Czechia, you’ll see the results in your everyday life - sometimes in ways you don’t expect!
Read more About Green Country: Czechia’s Sustainability Game
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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 you want to experience the best of both worlds - cultural immersion and some well-earned fun - Czechia's got you covered. Here's your guide to enjoying your time here while getting to know Czech culture (and the many nationalities that call it home)!
Read more About Exploring Czechia: Culture, Fun, and Everything In Between
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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 things is missing your favourite people from back home. Trust me, I get it. It always happens to me, especially when I’m just sitting around with nothing to do. But I have a few tips that might help make the homesickness a little easier.
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When living in Czechia, a few must-haves will save you from all kinds of unexpected chaos. Trust me, you'll want these essentials on hand.
Read more About An Oddly Specific but Very Useful Survival Guide for Czechia!
Category studies
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 last semester. I took eight courses. Yes, eight, and they weren't light courses either - they were the heavy hitters. The result? My life turned into the academic version of the Hunger Games. I always had a mountain of schoolwork to climb, and by the middle of the semester, my friends were wishing me luck, saying, "May the odds be ever in your favour."
Read more About Time Management: How Many Courses Should You Take?
Category student life
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 both the media and sociology departments, allowing me to explore diverse topics from different perspectives—a unique strength of Charles University’s interdisciplinary approach.
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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, where geese encounter rabbits and deer. Lednice was my first trip outside Brno, along with my Erasmus pals. It was only on the bus home that I realized I had lost my phone.
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Are you spending your summer in Czechia and are torn about what to do? This blog will be a simple and straightforward guide for students (and tourists) spending their summer vacation in Czechia. From traditional activities around the country to fun things to do in the capital, Prague, this is the place for you!
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Kévin Bernal, originally from Southern France, currently resides in Paris. Having completed his PhD in toxicology in June 2023, he is now a postdoc student involved in the OBERON European project, where he is passionately researching the impact of endocrine disruptors on hepatic metabolism. During his time with the Barrande Fellowship Programme, Kévin spent two months in Brno.
Category finances
Starting university in a foreign country came with many firsts for me. It was my first time living apart from my family, relocating to a different country, and, most importantly, managing my finances. As a student, saving money might seem quite daunting, given the high cost of living, tuition fees, and rising inflation. However, there are various methods you can utilize to lift the fog of uncertainty when it comes to keeping costs to a minimum.
Category leisure
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 smiling at us from the grass. In the distant compatriot community in Croatia, colourful melodies of Czech Easter traditions can be heard, thanks primarily to compatriot teachers from Czechia and members of associations called Czech Besedas (České besedy), all driven by their love for Czech roots and a desire to share Czech culture.
Read more About Czech Easter Traditions in Croatia: A Look Back
Category life in Czechia
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 decision to join the group of medical students going to visit an orphanage in the small town of Žatec.
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