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Klára Přečková
Klára
Přečková
faculty
Filozofická fakulta
academic year of the stay
2022/2023
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Klára
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Filozofická fakulta
academic year of the stay
2022/2023
University of Bristol
traineeship
study stay
short-term mobility
other
How does Klára rate their stay?
university
city
accommodation
financial demands
about university
What made your university special? What were the facilities where you studied and the university equipment like?
The University of Bristol provides a brilliant academic environment for all of its students, including exchange ones. The Global Lounge was a welcoming area for study abroad students and the staff was very welcoming. The campus is located very close to the city centre, which was great. It offers various study spaces, some very modern, some resembling Hogwarts' study rooms.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your "adoptive" university? What made it special? What were the premises where you studied and the university facilities like?
The semester included an almost 3week long spring vacation and was unfortunately affected by strike actions. The courses were similarly structured, including an hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar to focus on readings. A huge advantage was the time spent on essay preparation and preparation exercises to better our final results. The exam period consisted of traditional essays and timed assessments, which gave us 4 days to complete a shorter essay and a selection of essay questions.
What is student life like at university?
The Global Opportunities office organises many welcoming events for exchange students and provides mental support as well to overcome the initial confusion and stress. There are also student pubs right on the campus where many students meet after lessons. It was fairly easy to meet new people and joining the events organized by the uni definitely helped.
Did you study in English or in the language of the host country? What language requirements does the university have?
High English language proficiency is a must (unless studying other languages during chosen courses).
about the city
What was your impression of the city? How would you describe it? What is interesting to see here?
The city of Bristol is a very artsy, cosmopolitan and multicultural city. It has a rich culture of street art, plenty of festivals and art concerts and the majority of its neighbourhoods is full of life. It is perfect for somebody who loves embracing other cultures and strolling down little bookshops, charity stores and cosy cafés. It is a harbour city with great connections to nearby cities, including London.
about finances
In your experience, how far does the scholarship go? What percentage of your expenses did it cover? What is your opinion on prices in the country in general?
The scholarship covered 90% of my accommodation expenses. I would highly recommend for any student to come to Bristol with their own savings or parental support as the prices for rent and overall cost of living is fairly comparable to the one in London.
Please advise your classmates on how to save money—Where to shop? What services can be used to save money?
Every supermarket offers meal deals for discounted prices which include meal+snack+drink. Lidl and Aldi tend to be the cheapest supermarkets and cooking your own meals is genuinely the most money-saving tip. Bristol is an easily walkable city so I'd recommend walking or sharing scooters instead of public transport, which does not offer any student discounts.
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about accommodation
What type of accommodation did you choose? Would you recommend it to others? If not, what type of accommodation do you think is best based on your experience (dormitory, private apartment, private dormitory, shared room, etc.)?
I went for accommodation in the private sector as the university accommodation was already full. It was surprisingly cheaper and I did not have to pay extra for doing my laundry. It was further from the university though, but I highly recommend sacrificing a few minutes in the morning for cheaper rent.
about experiences
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
I visited the beautiful city of Bath, which is only 30 mins away. I'd highly recommend visiting the nearby coastline and its calm beaches. Cardiff and the nature of Wales are also within reach and offer a beautiful escape to nature.
Language and culture: what cultural differences did you notice? How did you cope with the national language? Was it also the language of your studies? Do you feel that your language skills improved during your stay?
The national language was also the language of my study and since English is also the subject of my study course at Charles University, I was pleased with the opportunity to practice the language in its native environment. I feel like it's helped me with academic writing as well.
final rating
Why here? What makes this location special? Why would you send your friends to your country/city?
I would definitely recommend the University of Bristol for its amazing and professional academic resources and brilliant teachers. A huge plus is the vibrant city of Bristol itself of course.
live-saving tips
If I went again, I would definitely remember to pack...
UK charger/plug
Before leaving, I would like to know that...
Less is more, always pack less as you're very likely to buy clothes and souvenirs in your destination.
What surprised me most was that...
I was most surprised by the welcoming and friendly attitude of the teachers who were very friendly and during seminars acted very friendly.
The hardest thing for me was...
The hardest thing for me was to sensibly plan my finances for the whole exchange.
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