First year

First Semester at University: 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Start

The biggest shock when starting university is often not the studying itself, but everything around it. Many problems first-year students face come from overlooking or forgetting something important. So how can you avoid these common mistakes? In this article, you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Get an overview of the semester before it starts Don’t rely on your […]

Seven myths about universities debunked

Not everything people say about studying at university is true. Students are bombarded from all sides with information about what it’s like to start studying at university. But many of these claims are nothing more than myths. University students debunk the most commonly believed ones. You’ll miss high school You’ll probably never even think about […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Set for success for first-year students

If it’s only the end of September and you feel hopelessly overwhelmed already, rest assured that it’s pretty common for all first-year students. The transition to a completely new environment, increased academic expectations, sudden autonomy over one’s studies and forming new social connections can be a lot to take in all at once. Here are […]

Some things to know before starting with first year of medical school

When I started med school, I was clueless about what I was getting myself into. Nobody in my family is a doctor so no one could give me any advice as to how to tackle my first year here. I still remember my first day of medical school, my first lecture was anatomy. The professor […]

Mentoring for freshmen at CTU

The current coronavirus pandemic and strict lockdown is probably the most difficult for freshmen. While older students already know how the university system works, it can be challenging for new students as they didn’t have time to properly adapt to academic environment and get to know their classmates and teachers. To help their freshmen, Czech […]

How to write good essays as a freshman

Writing good essays can be difficult and even scary especially in your freshmen year when you don’t know what your professors expect of you. Essays at university are very different from the papers you were producing at secondary school so some preparation is necessary. However, when you get the hang of it, writing essays will […]

Freshmen welcome ceremonies

The first-year student welcome ceremony, the first-bell ringing or a so-called “freshmen baptism.” All these terms refer to the same event that takes place at almost every university in the Czech Republic. You shouldn’t miss it. In many Czech cities, this event became a tradition accompanied with a spectacular celebration during which university freshmen are […]

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