Mobility specification

Country:United Kingdom

Institution:University of Bristol

City:Bristol

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2020/2021

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Czech Language

Study level abroad:Master

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How would you categorize your internship?Humanities
Education

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Field coordinator

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?Teaching Assistant for Czech

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?I helped the teacher during Czech lessons, I prepared teaching materials (for classes and online on the university's platform), I had individual lessons with students where they could practice their Czech.

Did your tasks align with the pre-defined conditions?yes

Did the internship meet your expectations?yes

Did you apply any theory you learned at university during the internship?yes

If yes, can you provide a specific example?I drew on the theory of courses for teaching Czech to foreigners and on courses in Czech linguistics in general.

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?perfectly

Why would you recommend students do an internship?It's a great experience to use theoretical knowledge in practice, to see what the job opportunities are in my field.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?19000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?Through a friend.

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Cheaper supermarkets include Asda, ALDI and Morrisons, while the more expensive ones include Saintsbury's and Marks & Spencer.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?absolutely flawless!

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?First Bus provides public transport in Bristol. Its app allows users to find connections and buy tickets.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The most famous is Clifton Suspension Bridge, then Bristol Cathedral, Brandon Hill, Wills Memorial Building, Ashton Court Estate. There are also many parks in Bristol: Troopers Hill Park, Eastville Park, Snuff Mills and Clifton Down.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bath is only 10 minutes by train, and it's not far to the seaside either (a popular UK destination is Weston-super-Mare).

Share your best experience:The traineeship took place during COVID, so the teaching was not completely under standard conditions. But thanks to this I had the opportunity to have more individual online lessons with students. At the end of the traineeship, I was most pleased when, after the conditions were relaxed, the students met me in person and said that my extra lessons had helped them in their studies.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?I don't think so. Some flights go directly to Bristol airport, which is just outside the city. Alternatively, you can fly to London and then take the train to Bristol (it takes about 3 hours).

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Adapters for British sockets.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A great work experience that even covid didn't stop.