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Orientation camp: An event you should not miss out on!
To help students transition smoothly into university life, many Czech universities offer orientation camps tailored specifically for newly accepted students. These camps aim to familiarize students with campus life and academic expectations. Most importantly, they are the perfect opportunity to meet and get to know fellow students. Orientation camps (in Czech “Seznamovací kurz”) at Czech […]
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New adventures ahead. Start prepping for uni now
Starting university comes with a ton of new challenges, exciting experiences, and opportunities to meet new people. Even if it feels like there’s still plenty of time before it all begins, it’s honestly not a bad idea to start getting ready now. A little bit of preparation can go a long way and help make […]
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Ten things you should NOT do at university
You can find plenty of guides online about what you should do at university to get the most out of your studies. But what should you avoid if you don’t want to end up completely stressed out – or even worse – a failure? Don’t leave everything until the last minute If you don’t like […]
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A glossary of phrases you should learn before studying in Czechia
In a new environment, first-year students may feel like they’ve landed on a foreign planet. Even more so, if they are coming to a new country. To help you start your academic journey as smoothly as possible, here’s a glossary of the most commonly used Czech phrases. Akademický rok (Academic Year) The period during which […]
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The Quality of Czech education is on the rise
The Czech Republic has the twelfth highest quality of education within the European Union, according to the Prosperity and Financial Health Index, which evaluates the quality of education and research in EU countries. Compared to the previous ranking, the Czech Republic has gone up two places. The improvement is mainly due to a significant increase […]
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American students consider staying in Europe due to political circumstances
The policies of president Donald Trump’s administration are prompting some American students to consider staying in Europe. They are hesitant to return home, mainly due to budget cuts in school funding and accusations of antisemitism by the president. „I’ve noticed that an increasing number of American students want to stay in Europe after earning a […]
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Five Czech phrases to learn before finals
Finals are upon us. There are several Czech phrases you will start hearing more often than ever in these perilous times. Want to stay in touch with your Czech mates? Here are five common phrases Czech students use during finals. Zazářím v září A phrase that loses its poetic quality when translated to English literally […]
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Twelve types of students you’ll meet at university
Every student is different. But even at university you will meet certain specific types of people – just as in any other student body. And what is more – you may very well fall into one of the following categories yourself. The Activist Always fighting for something: justice, love, world peace… or just for the […]
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10 student inventions that took the world by storm
History is full of students who made groundbreaking discoveries during their university years. More than one of these discoveries changed the world. Some inventions students came up with still haven’t found their way into everyday life, while others we could not live without. Smart headphones Smart headphones were invented by Parth Gaggar and Vijay Jain […]
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Bridging Excellence: From Charles University to the Royal Victoria Infirmary
Greetings Everyone, my name is Wedad Al Saumahi, and I am a Charles University alumni ambassador, graduate of class 2024. Throughout my medical journey, I have been passionate about expanding my clinical knowledge, gaining international experience, and continuously improving my skills as a doctor. My education at Charles University’s Third Faculty of Medicine, Czech Republic-Prague […]
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