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Monmouth College

USA 2021/2022 ISEP Exchange

Osobní data
Typ mobility:
studium

Fakulta na MU:
Filozofická fakulta

Obor studia:
Psychology / Psychology

Úroveň studia v době pobytu v zahraničí:
Bakalářská

Používaný jazyk:
angličtina

Letní/zimní škola?:
ne

Doba studia:
podzim 2021

Doba pobytu (od-do):
2021-08-18 - 2021-12-15

Počet měsíců:
4

Aktivita před výjezdem do zahraničí
Kde je možné získat informace o kurzech vyučovaných na zahraniční škole?:
On their website: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/majors-minors/

Které dokumenty jsou potřebné k přijetí na zahraniční vysokou školu?:
Motivation letter, TOEFL test (or IELTS test), Recommendation letter, Health insurance, Confirmation of mandatory vaccinations in the USA

Jak dlouho dopředu je třeba přijetí vyřizovat?:
several months

Bylo potřeba vízum?:
ano

Potřebné podklady a doklady pro udělení víza:
DS-2019 Form - Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status
Form DS-160 - Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application
A passport valid for travel to the U.S with validity six months after the intended period of stay in the US
One 2x2 photograph

Délka čekání na vízum:
Maximum 1 month, but I recommend to handling well in advance.

Výše poplatku za udělení víza:
$160 visa fee (J-1 visa)
$220 SEVIS fee

Studium
Měl/a jste před odjezdem podepsanou studijní dohodu (Learning Agreement)?:
ano

Pokud ne, v čem byl problém?:

Věděl/a jste před odjezdem, jak Vám kurzy budou na domovské fakultě uznány?:
Yes

Měnil/a jste během pobytu studijní smlouvu?:
No

Kdy a jak probíhá registrace do kurzů? Jsou nějaká omezení? Možnost změny?:
Since the semester in the US starts a little earlier then in Czechia, it was necessary to register the classes as soon as possible after acceptance (even so, some classes were already full). However, it was possible to make changes up until the second week of the semester for free, and up until the mid-semester with a fee.

Skládal/a jste na zahraniční škole zkoušky?:
Yes

Používá škola systém ECTS?:
- vyberte možnost -

Pokud ne, uveďte, jakým způsobem byly tamní kredity na ECTS přepočítány:
The local credits were recalculated to ETCS and the recalculation was approved by the faculty coordinator - for one received MC credit I obtained 8 credits at MU.

Popište způsob výuky (teorie, praxe, projekty) a hodnocení studentů:
During the semester, we were assigned with many homeworks and projects. The classes also required a lot of readings so the preparation for the class took a lot of time. On the other hand, there was a lot of work that needed to be done during the semester but many classes are finished with submitting a project or a research paper instead of a final exam.
Some subjects have small quizzes each week, some have mid-term and final exams, but this is a minimum of subjects, most have essays or projects instead.
The lessons are based on conversation and discussion of compulsory literature - therefore it's really necessary to prepare for individual lessons.

Kvalita výuky ve srovnání s domácí školou:
I'm not sure about quality but my teachers were very open-minded and always tried to make students participate in the class - successfully.
I must admit that I learned more in those 4 months than in the whole year at MU.

Jak jste získával/a studijní materiál?:
I had to buy or rent books for every class. Furthermore, online from the system or directly from teachers. There were more books than one on some subjects - I needed 7 books in total, which cost me about $200.

Můžete doporučit nějaký zajímavý kurz/předmět/vyučujícího?:
What I enjoyed most was Introduction to Women’s Studies with Trudi Peterson and Political Psychology with Andre Audette. Politics of Criminal Justice with Jessica Vivian was also great.

Jaká je vybavenost školní knihovny?:
Enough equipped, I found everything I needed. However, it's important to repeat that you will not find almost any of the books for the courses in the library - you really have to buy or rent them in the bookstore (also on the school campus).

Dostupnost počítačů, přístup na internet, úroveň potřebného softwaru, potřeba vlastního notebooku:
Everything was available in the library. Some of the teachers I had classes with asked us not to bring laptops into classes and make hand-written notes instead.
I used my own notebook for essays and projects that I really wrote every day. Also for compulsory reading (in addition to books, some teachers send articles, etc.), which, however, can be printed in the library. Sure, it's possible to use computers in a library, but it's more convenient due to the large number of tasks to have your own laptop.
The whole campus is covered by wifi.

Možnosti tisku a kopírování:
Available in the library.

Pořádá zahraniční škola/studentská organizace speciální akce pro výměnné studenty?:
- vyberte možnost -

Jestliže ano, jaké?:

Jak byste zhodnotil/a svoji integraci mezi místní studenty (hodnocení jako ve škole 1-5):
5

případně doplňte vlastními slovy:

Praktické otázky pobytu
Kde jste bydlel/a?:
I lived in dorms on campus.

Cena ubytování – měsíčně:
0 USD

Další poznámky k ceně ubytování (ohledně toho, co cena obsahuje):
The price of the accommodation was covered by ISEP.

Popište vybavenost. Tipy pro další studenty – co by si měli sebou přivézt?:
The university provides you with a list of things that are and are not available.
The room has furniture - table, chair, bed, mattress, wardrobe. But, for example, bed linen, a plate, an electric kettle, etc., you have to buy, if you want it. There is a microwave in the kitchen, nothing more - you will not find pots, pans, dishes. However, since you can go to the dining room for every meal, it's not necessary.
Washers and dryers are also available. However, you must have your detergent and use is charged ($1.75 for one regular use)

Jak a s jakým předstihem je třeba si zařídit ubytování?:
It's only necessary to apply for the accommodation, then it's arranged by the university.

Jaké jsou možnosti stravování?:
From ISEP you have paid for a regular food plan - 21 meals a week in the dining room, plus extra money to use in the shop campus or campus cafe.

Jaké jsou orientační ceny potravin (porovnejte s cenami v ČR):
It depends on the product, most of them are a bit more expensive, something costs twice as much. However, since I didn't cook and ate in the dining room, I didn't have to buy almost anything.

Doprava do místa pobytu:
A plane with two transfers; then you need a ride directly to the campus, which was arranged for me by the school - the stay coordinator arrived for me by car.

Orientační cena dopravy:
The return ticket cost me about $ 1,130.

Tipy pro zakoupení výhodné letenky/jízdenky/další doporučení:
I actually don't have any tips in this matter

Jaké jsou možnosti místní dopravy (MHD, kolo, pěšky, orientační ceny):
You can easily walk everywhere on campus and the town. If you want to go out of town, you need a car or taxi.

Jaké formality je třeba vyřídit po příjezdu, např. povolení k pobytu?:
Health checks (immunizations), housing

Jakého jste použil/a zdravotního pojištění? (orientační cena, výhody, nevýhody, je nutno na univerzitě pořídit jiné než domácí (české) pojištění?):
ISEP insurance (I did not have any other option). The insurance was $80/month plus some fee. The only disadvantage was that we needed to purchase exactly this insurance and it was only possible to purchase it for the whole month, not for a week or a couple days. Meaning if your insurance was valid until May 15 and you wanted to leave May 16, you needed to buy the insurance for one extra month. It is mandatory to have the entire period of study covered by this insurance.

Měl/a jste zkušenosti s lékařským ošetřením v zahraničí?:
Yes, I had to go through a revaccination to Tetanus, because in the USA it is vaccinated once every 10 years, not once every 15, as is the case with us. However, the coordinator helped me with the settlement and it took place through the school, which also paid a vaccination fee for me.

Pracoval/a jste během studia?:
No

Jaké jsou podmínky pro práci/brigádu pro studenty z MU?:
As far as I know, you can only work on campus.

Tipy na využití volného času:
The campus organizes a lot of events during the week and on weekends, it's nice to attend. In addition to various events and meetings with students, there is also the opportunity to join any student association. Outside Monmouth, the larger city of Galesburg is accessible, from where you can also take a train to Chicago (the journey takes about 3.5 hours, a ticket for one route costs from 20 to 40 dollars)

Finanční podpora a náklady
Celkový grant od Centra zahraniční spolupráce:
80000 CZK

Měsíční stipendium v Kč:
20000 CZK

Počet podpořených měsíců:
4

Celkový počet měsíců:
4

Jakých dalších zdrojů jste využil/a k financování pobytu?:
I mostly paid for the program from my personal savings and I received some financial support from my family.

Pokud jste obdržel/a další stipendium, uveďte jaké a jeho výši v Kč:
I received another grant from the host university (more like a US government) in the amount of about $1,500 for extra and unexpected expenses connected to COVID-19. Every student in the USA received this contribution, in the last wave it also included exchange students.

 
Poplatky spojené s nástupem na univerzitu:
1430 USD

a/ výše vstupního poplatku:
395 USD

b/ výše školného:
0 USD

c/ výše ostatních poplatků (jakých):
380 USD

 
Jaké byly Vaše průměrné měsíční výdaje?:
300 USD

a/ z toho ubytování:
0 USD

b/ z toho stravování:
100 USD

c/ cestování a volný čas:
200 USD

Jakékoli komentáře k průměrným měsíčním výdajům:

Uznání zahraničního studia domácí fakultou
Kolik jste během studia získal kreditů (v systému zahraniční školy)?:
4

Kolik ETCS kreditů bylo uznáno na MU?:
32

Věděl/a jste předem, které kurzy Vám budou domácí fakultou uznány?:
Yes

Jakým problémům jste musel/a v souvislosti s uznáním čelit?:
I waited a long time for Transcript of Records from a foreign university. I already knew that I had all the subjects met, and that they should all be recognized by my home university, but I had to wait quite a long time for the documentation.

Celkové hodnocení
Posouzení osobního přínosu (1 = výborný):
1

Posouzení akademického přínosu (1 = výborný):
1

Ohodnoťte informace a podporu poskytnuté zahraniční školou (1 = výborný):
1

Setkal/a jste se s nějakými závažnými problémy během pobytu:
No

Co doporučujete vzít si s sebou:
I recommend checking the weather (but there is a similar climate in Illinois like in Czechia, so nothing surprised me) and planning where you want to travel - then take everything you need accordingly.

Co Vás nejvíce překvapilo na partnerské univerzitě pozitivně:
The attitude of both academic and non-academic personnel, everyone was very helpful. I was surprised how tolerant and communicative my teachers were and how they were always ready to solve any problem that occured.

Co Vás nejvíce překvapilo na partnerské univerzitě negativně:
Nothing really

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