Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum

City:Weimar

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Geological Sciences

Study level abroad:Doctoral

✅Check the boxes

How would you categorize your internship?Natural Sciences

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Recommendation from acquaintances

Why would you recommend students do an internship?It can be very useful for gaining new experiences and increasing self-confidence and career prospects.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?18000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?no problem at all

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

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

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳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?It was great experience. Working and living abroad gave me a broader perspective on cultural differences.