Mobility specification

Country:United Kingdom

Institution:Lincoln Bishop University

City:Lincoln

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

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

Study level abroad:Master

🎓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?I got many times more credits than MUNI gave me credit for.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised how different and better the teaching is than in the Czech Republic. We still have room for improvement. I would even say that teaching in the Czech Republic is more like high school 2.0, rather than being mentored and guided within academia.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Within the student club, yes.

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)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:12000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I traveled a lot and managed quite demanding studies at the same time.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook for yourself.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?terrible

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

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?There are applications. I used Trainline the most.

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?The cathedral, walks in the meadows around, Sherwood Forest.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lake District, Peak District, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh.

Share your best experience:Stay with local students in the Peak District and day hike.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?I can't think of anything.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Rainwear.

🥳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 semester of my life!