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Autor(ka):
philipp ritzinger
Autor(ka):
fakulta:
philipp
ritzinger
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
rok výjezdu:
2023/2024
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Autor(ka):
fakulta:
rok výjezdu:
philipp
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
2023/2024
CSIC Material Science Institute of Madrid
praktická stáž
studijní pobyt
Jak philipp hodnotí svůj pobyt?
univerzita
město
ubytování
finanční náročnost
o univerzitě
Čím byla tvá univerzita výjimečná? Jak vypadaly prostory ve kterých jsi studoval(a) a univerzitní vybavení?
About the equiment: I am a theoretical physicist, so I just need a computer and a desk. This looks pretty much like everywhere.
The institute is at the Cantoblanco campus, which is a little bit outside of Madrid. A train connection ("Cercanias", comparable to Metro) is available and brings you there. The campus is quite green, the buildings are in the style of the 70s. People at the Institute were really friendly and welcoming and everyone helped me if there was something to resolve. Also, I enjoyed working with my colleagues.
Co tě první napadne, když pomyslíš na svou "adoptivní" univerzitu. Čím byla výjimečná? Jak vypadaly prostory ve kterých jsi studoval(a) a univerzitní vybavení?
I definitely would recommend the place to other interns. I was an intern as a research assistant / PhD student, as a part of my PhD project here in Prague (voluntary stay). My position as an intern was just normal like you would expect an intern / guest in science institutes. The entire team was very nice, welcoming and helpful and enjoyed working with them.
Jak vypadá studentský život na univerzitě?
Studoval(a) jsi v angličtině, nebo v jazyce hostitelské země? Jaké požadavky jsou v oblasti jazyka kladeny univerzitou?
The work in science in general as well as at the institute in particular is in English. I also speak Spanish, so that would have not been a problem as well. In Spain, it is generally recommendable to speak a bit of the language.
o městě
Jak na tebe město působilo? Jak byste jej charakterizoval/a? Co je zde zajímavého k vidění?
Madrid is one of the best cities I have ever been to, I would always go back and had a hard time accepting that I need to leave. It has both cosmopolitan and small town vibes, is both busy and one of the most relaxed cities I have ever seen. The Madrileňos seem genuinely happy to life their lives. While the metropolitan area of Madrid has 6 mio people, you do absolutely not feel the size. It is clean and safe (in contrary to Barcelona). While it gets quite hot by the end of spring, the climate is super dry and there is AC everywhere (only the metro is an oven). There are a lot of concerts, cultural and social events, you don't run out of things to do - and when you do, you can just travel to another city. The only advise I have to say against Madrid is that you might miss it too much once you leave
o financích
Jak lze podle Tvojí zkušenosti vyjít se stipendiem? Kolik procent výdajů Vám pokrylo? Jaký je Váš názor na ceny v zemi obecně?
Madrid is an expensive city. Even Erasmus dorms can cost up to 500-600€. Finding a cheap room in a flatshare in the city center is almost only possible if you stay long term. The life in Madrid is comparably cheap (- even super cheap if compared to Western European Capitals), but life still has its costs, especially since the inflation. Madrid is a bit more expensive than Prague for going out. In my case, I managed to secure some additional payment and use some of my savings, which helped me covering the costs effortlessly.
Poraď prosím spolužákům, jak ušetřit - Kde nakupovat? Jaké služby lze v rámci úspory financí využívat?
Public transport is super cheap in the abbonement, but expensive for tourist: A monthly pass costs ca. 26€, but a weekly (!) pass for tourists 42€. The problem is, that for a monthly pass you need a personalized transport card ("tarjeta de transporte personalizado") which you need to apply for (online) and then they send it to you after some weeks. It would be wise to do that before you go. They will send it to some address in Madrid and you need e.g. a Spanish phone number - ask your future colleagues for help, they will gladly help.
Otherwise, accommodation is a huge factor. If you want to live centrally in Madrid, you gonna pay for it. Cheap shared rooms are hard to find for a short term stay. Ask your colleagues for some help and perhaps start early on searching - or easier: save some cash and just pay the price.
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o ubytování
Jaké ubytování sis zvolil(a)? Doporučil(a) bys jej ostatním? A pokud ne, jaká varianta ubytování je podle Tvých zkušeností nejlepší (kolej, ubytování v soukromém bytě, soukromá kolej, sdílený pokoj a podobně...)?
I chose a private studio via AirBnb. On AirBnb you can get some 40% discount for long-term stay. That's still more expensive than renting, however has some advantages: 1) Renting via an agency will usually make you pay 1 month rent as "agency fee" - Airbnb doesn't have it. 2) They are going to ask for 1-2 months of deposit, which they might steal later from you, fully or partially. AIrbnb does not have a deposit. 3) Electricity costs and water are always covered in an airbnb, often you have to pay in a normal renting.
I chose something centrally located. There are also shared AirBnbs (something like a flatshare, which are cheaper. It can be useful, to only take the accommodation for one month (to get the 40% discount - there is no further discount if you stay longer) and then ask the landlord if they would rent you the room after - often times they do and will rent it cheaper to you than it would be even with the 40% discount.
o zážitcích
Využil(a) jsi Erasmu k cestování po tvé zemi/Evropě? Jaké jsou tvoje nejlepší cestovatelské zážitky? Co naopak nedoporučuješ?
Madrid has an excellt Metro network and there are high-speed trains in every direction: 3 hours to Barcelona, 2.5 hours to Sevilla and 2 hours to Valencia. The airport of Madrid is also huge.
I went to Lisbon by plane (1 hour flight), Valencia, Barcelona and Basque country by train. Basque country, especially Bilbao, is my personal favorite. There is so much to see in Spain, I am still missing the south and also did not have time for "the camino de Santiago"
Jazyk a kultura: jakých kulturních odlišností jste si všiml/a? Jak jste se vypořádával/a s národním jazykem? Byl to i jazyk vašeho studia? Máte pocit, že jste se v jazyce díky pobytu posunul/a?
The work in science in general as well as at the institute in particular is in English. I also speak Spanish, so that would have not been a problem as well. In Spain, it is generally recommendable to speak a bit of the language.
závěrečné hodnocení
Proč právě sem? V čem je lokalita výjimečná? Proč bys své kamarády do své země/ města poslal/a ty?
At this point I would everybody I get randomly to know at a bus stop advise to go to Madrid -and never come back. The city is really amazing, people are nice and chill and happy to be alive. There are a lot of amazing people and a lot of things to do.
My institute had a great team with warm, welcoming and helpful people, who also show a great work ethic (sometimes in science, PhD students are just "working animals" - the contrary was the case here, everybody is super nice and is a very good work environment with a great team)
live-saving tips
Kdybych jel(a) znovu, určitě bych si nezapomněl(a) zabalit..
It's a capital, you just can buy what you forgot
Před odjezdem bych býval(a) rád(a) věděl(a), že...
...to apply for the public transport card beforehand. They took some time to send it to me and that was unnecessary spending.
Nejvíc mě překvapilo, že...
by how much I like the city.
Nejtěžší pro mě bylo....
to leave.
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