Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Czech School without Borders Rhein-Main

City:Neu-Isenburg

Program:Freemover long-term mobility

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Primary Education

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?MU website
External website

External website - which one?https://vicejazycnavychova.cz/kontakt/erasmus/

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?During my internship, I experienced the position of an assistant and independent teaching of preschool and younger school-age children. In addition to teaching, I also worked in the online space. For example, I participated in administrative tasks and website development.

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

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?almost no difficulties

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?Focusing on a quality cover letter that engages the institution.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?I can't say how much competition there was, but I had to send my resume and cover letter to the institution and then attend an online interview.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?I would recommend students to go on an internship because this experience offers not only professional growth but also personal enrichment. Working with children growing up in bilingual families has shown me the value of linguistic diversity in education and helped me develop my teaching skills. In addition, my time abroad has given me important personal experiences - I have learned to be more independent, to react better in new situations and to trust myself more.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?16000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?The institution provided me with the contact details of an apartment owner who rents out his apartment at a reasonable price.

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?In Germany, it is worth shopping in cheaper stores such as ALDI, PENNY. You can save a lot on transport by buying a monthly ticket (Deutschlandticket), which is valid for all regional and local transport throughout Germany and at a really low price.

🗺 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?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?I found all the connections without any problems via the RMVgo or DB Navigator app, through which you can also buy tickets and a convenient monthly ticket (Deutschlandticket). You can also buy one-day tickets for public transport in Frankfurt, for example, from vending machines at stations and individual stops.

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 Frankfurt, I recommend visiting the main square with its half-timbered houses and the Gothic cathedral. The city will captivate you with its unique architecture. An evening stroll along the Main River with a view of the luminous skyscrapers will enchant you.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?I would recommend the really beautiful city of Heidelberg, which is not far from Frankfurt. You can also enjoy a beautiful walk along the Rhine River. You can start, for example, in the picturesque wine-growing town of Rüdesheim am Rhein.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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 ride full of unique opportunities.