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Mohammed Ali
Mohammed
faculty
Farmaceutická fakulta Hradec Králové
academic year of the stay
2024/2025
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author
Mohammed
faculty
Farmaceutická fakulta Hradec Králové
academic year of the stay
2024/2025

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University of Helsinki
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about university | organisation
What made your university special? What were the facilities where you studied and the university equipment like?
What comes to mind first when I think of my adoptive university—University of Helsinki—is the deeply collaborative and research-driven environment. The institution has a strong international character, and I immediately felt welcomed by the team. What made it special was the balance between scientific rigor and open, collegial communication. Everyone, from students to senior researchers, was encouraged to contribute ideas.
The facilities were modern and well-equipped. I worked in the Faculty of Medicine, where the histology and imaging labs were particularly impressive. Confocal microscopes, flow cytometers, and other advanced instruments were readily accessible, allowing for high-quality experimental work. The building itself was bright, organized, and fostered a productive atmosphere—ideal for learning and research
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?
I was doing my PhD internship so not applicable
What is student life like at university?
yes, there student associations and yes, the university organizes different activities.
Did you study in English or in the language of the host country? What language requirements does the university have?
Everyone was speaking English.
about the city
What was your impression of the city? How would you describe it? What is interesting to see here?
It was vibrant, peaceful, and beautiful. My favorite place was Game Taste Café, where I met amazing people from different backgrounds. They hosted board game nights, Mafia games, and Kahoot events, which made it a great place to connect and have fun.
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?
It was challenging because I was considered an exchange student, not a Erasmus Master’s student, so the dormitories were reserved for Master’s students only. As a result, I had to find accommodation off-campus and ended up paying €850 in rent, while my scholarship was only €810
Please advise your classmates on how to save money—Where to shop? What services can be used to save money?
The cafeteria food is quite affordable for Master’s students, who pay only €2.95 per meal. However, for PhD students, the same meal costs around €5.95.
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.)?
it was Private studio
about experiences
Did you use your stay to travel around the country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
no i did not
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?
Everyone spoke good English
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 couldn’t get a city bus card because I wasn’t a Master’s student and I don’t pay taxes, so transportation was quite expensive.
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?
In terms of finding accommodation, they were very helpful and answered any questions I had.
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
Yes, highly recommend
final rating
Why here? What makes this location special? Why would you send your friends to your country/city?
It's beautiful clean and people are nice
live-saving tips
If I went again, I would definitely remember to pack...
Nothing really

Before leaving, I would like to know that...
Nothing comes to mind

What surprised me most was that...
People often say that Nordic people are cold, but that wasn’t my experience—they were helpful and

The hardest thing for me was...
I couldn't get a bus card

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Šárka
Studovala jsem na University of Bergen (UiB). Každá z fakult má vlastní budovu, které jsou rozprostřeny po centru města. Já byla zapsána pod Faculty of Social Sciences, ale měla jsem předměty i na jiných fakultách. Nejdříve jsem se bála, že nebudu stíhat mezi budovami přecházet, ale to se ukázalo být naprosto bez problému. Univerzita je moderní, oceňovala jsem, že bylo všude spoustu míst / sedaček / stolů, kam si sednout a učit se, to je u nás na přírodovědě celkem problém. Téměř každá fakulta měla svou vlastní knihovnu, kde byl vstup na studentskou kartu a kde se dalo každý den učit. Uprostřed studentské čtvrti se nachází historická budova univerzity, ve které je nyní přírodovědné muzeum, do kterého mají studenti UiB vstup zdarma a určitě stojí za návštěvu! Hned vedle se nachází studentské centrum s menzou, tělocvičnami a bazénem.

Kateřina
Université Grenoble Alpes má rozsáhlý kampus v obci Saint-Martin-d'Hères, kterou však nepozorný návštěvník snadno může považovat za pouhou východní část Grenoblu. V tomto univerzitním areálu jsem měl veškerou výuku, byl jsem tam ubytován na koleji, nacházejí se tam menzy, knihovny, půjčovna kol… Zkrátka vše, co člověk ke studiu může potřebovat.
Jelikož jsem si zapsal předměty ze studijního programu, který UGA sdílí se školou ENSIMAG, většina výuky probíhala v budovách této instituce, jež jsou rovněž součástí kampusu. Ač byla jedna z budov nová či nově zrekonstruovaná, celkově bych technický stav poslucháren a přidružených prostor označil za podprůměrný.


Vít
The university is the center and the beating heart of the whole city. Communication with all aspects of the university was very straightforward and easy; students are provided with all the necessities to study (libraries, study rooms, quiet zones, recreational areas, social events, and a collegial atmosphere). As a student city, even non-student visitors were heavily present and active at the lectures offered by the university to both students and the public. The university, as well as all of Germany, is, however, heavily German-focused, meaning that a proficient level of the German language is a significant advantage, and a rudimentary level is absolutely necessary. A mobility to Germany would not be recommended without a basic knowledge of the German language.

Sebastian
Univerzita Roma Tre je jednou z nejmladších univerzit v Římě. Její budovy jsou nové a pěkně vybavené. Většina fakult se na chází na Via Ostiense nebo v blízkosti této dlouhé ulice. Fakulty mají také prostory pro trávení času mezi přednáškami, v jejich okolí jsou i parky a spoustu kaváren a různých bister pro rychlý oběd.
Sociální práci mají na pedagogické fakultě, kde ale není moc předmětů v angličtině. Zapsala jsem si tedy přednášky na f. humanitní/filosofické a f. politických věd. Jsou to moderní fakulty s hezkými učebnami. Mějte s sebou ale powerbanku, protože v učebnách ani na chodbách není moc zásuvek.

Karina
EUR je jedna z nejmodernějších univerzit v Evropě. Pro studenty je dostupný obrovský kampus s nepřeberným množstvím budov a učeben, stejně tak tu člověk najde food court, supermarket a bar. Kromě prostorů pro výuku a studování se na kampusu nachází také moderní auditorium pro mimoškolní přednášky od expertů z různých oborů. V neposlední řadě se v jedné z budov nachází odpočívácí zóna s masážními křesly, gaučíky a kulečníkem.


Erik
Univerzita na mě působila velmi moderně a příjemně. Kampus je hezky upravený, je tam park a celkově fajn prostory, kde se dá trávit čas mezi hodinami. Přímo v kampusu je také hodně možností, kde se najíst, posedět s ostatními studenty a poznat nové lidi. Učebny jsou moderní a dobře vybavené a knihovna je opravdu velká. Celkově má univerzita pro studenty skvělé zázemí a všechno potřebné je prakticky na jednom místě.









