Mobility specification

Country:China

Institution:Southern University of Science and Technology

City:Shenzhen

Program:Freemover long-term mobility

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Information and Library Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

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How would you categorize your internship?Humanities
Informatics

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Other

Other - please specify:I contacted the university myself.

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

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?Research on the inclusivity of users with hearing impairment using AR glasses.

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?Interaction design principles.

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

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

Why would you recommend students do an internship?Practical experience

💰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?Via WeChat and with the help of my colleagues.

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?quite a challenge

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

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Amap, buying tickets for public transport works via Alipay and trains via Railway12306 app.

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?Shenzhen Bay, Shekou, Wutong mountain, botanical garden, Futian,... Shenzhen is famous for its malls, so you can see 5 different malls in one day. :D It's a city that has a lot of nature around it, so it's also great for leisurely hikes and treks (unless it's 35 degrees outside).

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Beijing, Guilin, HongKong

Share your best experience:I enjoy my time here a lot with my colleagues :) they are like a second family to me and we often go on trips or go out for dinner together.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Chinese Visa Centre in Prague

What is needed?Fill out the online application form, Invitation letter from the institution, passport photo, come in person.

How long does it take approximately?One week, it is recommended to apply for the visa one month before the planned departure.

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?In China they have different sockets so you need an adapter (I completely forgot about this before I left).
Install apps like WeChat and Alipay before you go (used for payments or public transport ticket).
VPN if you want to stay in touch with your family :D (I had subscribed to surfshark and mullvad before I left, both stopped working after a month. Locals recommended SakuraCat (http://Sakuracat.world) - works fast and absolutely no problems).

Can you pay by card?almost nowhere

🥳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?Can I go again?