Mobility specification

Country:USA

Institution:San Diego State University

City:San Diego, California

Program:ISEP Exchange

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?x2, a 3-credit course at SDSU will be accepted for 6 credits at MUNI.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Friendly teachers. Teachers share more of their personal lives with students and are more interested. The atmosphere is more relaxed. The student doesn't feel like the professor is trying to set them off. A nice change from FI.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Lots of them. Orientation events, parties, themed events, cultural events, free lunches...

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?In the beginning you need to buy everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. There is nothing available in the accommodation.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Basic food is available free of charge on selected days on campus. As well, free lunches are occasionally available.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The best app for tickets is "Pronto", which you load money into and then scan to buy a ticket.

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?La Jolla, Mexican restaurants, SeaWorld.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?San Francisco, national parks,...

Share your best experience:I can hardly name one, the whole stay was one huge experience. From quiet evenings with roommates to a week-long roadtrip through the national parks.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Prague

What is needed?Visa, passport, DS-2019 fees

How long does it take approximately?A few weeks, the sooner one starts the better. That is, as soon as he gets the necessary documents from the school/ISEP.

How did you get to the place?Plane
Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Don't forget the socket reducer.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Reduce and arrange Revolut, handy, including physical card.

🥳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?Best decision of my life. Lots of new friends from all over the world and lots of experiences.