Mobility specification

Country:Mongolia

Institution:Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mongolia

City:Ulaanbaatar

Program:Freemover

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Archaeology and Museology

Study level abroad:Bachelor

✅Check the boxes

How would you categorize your internship?Education

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Other

Other - please specify:Through the cooperation of DZS - offer of internships, then everything is solved with the foreign department of the faculty.

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?Intern

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?Supporting the administrative running of the embassy, processing information and research on the assigned topic, supporting the organization of events, preparing content for social networks.

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?no

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?with great difficulty

Did the institution have any special requirements?Technical knowledge (e.g., specific software skills)

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?Have the basic skills required of you and be able to deal with any problem. Be flexible and not afraid. Communicate a lot and ask questions if you don't know. A little bit on a presentable level.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?Yes, I went through the selection process. I had to send in the necessary materials that were included and then have an online interview, then wait for the MFA to vet me. To secure a visa with their help, as although I can go for 30 days without a visa, I am also going for work purposes, hence the A1 category.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?I resisted, but it is an unforgettable experience and knowledge. You learn and discover a lot, it's not just practice in school. You refresh your language skills. You get to know another country, language, culture. You meet new people. No one will take away your experience. And maybe you'll change your job description, different from what you studied.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?20000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?Through friends, contacts and referrals. In the period I have been here, it is necessary to be well ahead of the tourist season and conferences.

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?yes

If yes, what were they?Accommodation, I was moving. There was no availability at one hotel, so I moved to another hotel for 7 days.

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?I guess you can save money on student discounts, they take them somewhere. But I recommend you don't save and enjoy it. Have a budget besides school.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?no big deal

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Get advice from the embassy, or friends etc, as it is better to have a one-off account through a local bank, apart from Revolut, credit cards. Finances can be well exchanged. Transport is more difficult, traffic jams. Otherwise bus, most walking. Outside Ulaanbaatar is better by travel agency or sign, otherwise buses, train etc.

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?In Ulaanbaatar, seeing all the essential sights the city has to offer is a must.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Chovsgul, Gobi, Terejl National Park, horseback riding, Altai Mountains, Przewalski's horse.

Share your best experience:Everything was an experience, I can't separate anything. Every situation, trip, visit is different. But most of all probably Terejl Park and horse riding.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Embassy of Mongolia in Prague

What is needed?Through the institution to ask and wait for the instruction. Make an appointment and fill out a 6-10 page form, passport photos, valid passport, then get the visa for you have for 30 days, then in country to renew.

How long does it take approximately?1 hour, depends, extension in Mongolia 14 days.

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Check prices, look for taxis on the spot, good health insurance, anything can happen, documents, what I can bring in and out of the country etc - basic information.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Look at the weather, it's changeable everywhere. There are local thunderstorms, there are no drains - shiners. Burns. Clothes for cool, hiking, official business. Really check the weather, pack based on that. Also be careful when you go to Mongolia, it can be down to -40 degrees in the fall/winter.

🥳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?If you are interested in experience or new knowledge I recommend to go. You will meet new people and culture. It's worth it.