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University of Montana

USA 2023/2024 ISEP Exchange

Personal data
Mobility type:
study

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Arts

Field of study:
Upper Secondary School Teacher Education in English Language and Literature

Level of study during period of placement:
Master

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
spring 2024

Period of placement (from-to):
2024-01-11 - 2024-05-10

Number of months:
4

Activities before my departure abroad
Where can information be found about courses taught at the foreign school?:
Na webových stránkách UMT. Seznam však není aktuální/není možné se na všechny přihlásit. Skutečné možnosti předmětů jsem se dozvěděla až po komunikaci se zahraniční koordinátorkou.

Which documents were needed for acceptance at the foreign university?:
Potvrzení o studiu, výpis známek, jazyková zkouška TOEFL

Dále po přijetí ještě výpis všech očkování

How far ahead did you have to organise your acceptance?:
6 měsíců

Did you need a visa?:
yes

Documents and materials needed for a visa:
Pas, Foto, vyplnění formuláře na webu US government VISA, poplatky,

Length of wait for visa:
14 dní

Fee for the visa:
J1 vizum 160 usd, plus SEVIS poplatek

Studies
Did you have a Learning Agreement signed before your departure?:
yes

If not, why not?:

Before your departure did you know how your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
Ano

During your stay did you change your Learning Agreement?:
Ano

When and how did course registration take place? Are there any restrictions? Possibilities of making changes?:
Podobně jako v IS přes školní systém. Šlo mazat a měnit v určitém časovém rozmezí

Did you take any examinations at the foreign school?:
Ano

Does the school use the ECTS system?:
- choose option -

If not then explain how the credits there were recalculated into ECTS:
Pomět US kreditů a těch našich je 1 us kredit = 2 naše

Describe the teaching methods (theory, practical and projects) and assessment of students:
semináře, diskuze, hodně eseje, klasické přednášky a hodně praktické práce (měla jsme kreslení - závěrečný projekt)

Quality of teaching in comparison with home school:
Sorvnatelná. V něčem napřed, v něčem je MUNI dál

How did you receive study materials?:
Moodle, školní bookshop

Can you recommend an interesting course/subject/teacher?:
Native American History from 1830!

How well is the school library equipped?:
Nedostačující. Neobsahuje knihy potřebné k výuce - museli jsme kupovat vše

Availability of computers, internet access, level of software needed, requirements on notebook:
vše spolehlivé a dostačující

Options from printing and copying:
V knihovně, bez problému

Does the foreign school/student organisation arrange special events for exchange students?:
yes

If yes then what?:
Měli jsme toho spoustu. Seznamování, hry, výlety, grilování...

How would you assess your integration with the local students (evaluation like in school from 1 to 5 with 1 as highest):
5

or describe in your own words:
Nádherná zkušenost. University of Montana můžu jedině doporučit.

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Lewis and Clark Village - bytový komplex cca 1 km od školy. Dostupnost autobusem zdarma. Hezký byt s 1 spolubydlící.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
690 USD

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):
Tolik je klasická cena myslím, já jsem ale ubytování měla placeno od ISEP

Describe the equipment. Tips for future students – what should they bring with them?:
Byt byl vybavený dost. Kupovala jsem pouze něco základního do kuchyně a povlečení a peřinu.

How and how far ahead should accommodation be organised?:
Kontaktovala mě hostující koordinátorka, pak hned co nejdřív

What are the catering options?:
Skvělé. DOstala jsem na každý měsíc kredity (UMoney) a mohla je uplatnit v místní jídelně (skvělá) nebo v supermarketu

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Dražší, ale přijatelné

Transport to location of placement:
Autobus od školy, zdarma

Rough prices for transportation:
zdarma po celém městě

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
--

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
Autobus, pěšky, kolo (je možné pořídit si levné kolo cca 30 dolarů)

What kind of formalities have to be arranged before arrival, for example residence permit?:
Všechno jsme řešili pres International kancelář - pomohli nám. Stačilo pár podpisů a kopírování dokumentů.

What health insurance did you use? (rough price, advantages, disadvantages, is it necessary to arrange insurance at the university other than your home (Czech) insurance?):
ISEP povinné pojištění

Did you have any experience with medical treatment abroad?:
ne

Did you work during your studies?:
ne

What are the conditions for working for MU students?:
Je možnost pracovat na kampuse v rámci univerzity

Tips for free-time activities:
Příroda, Downtown Missoula

Financial support and expenses
Total grant from Centre for International Cooperation:
80000 CZK

Monthly grant in CZK:
20000 CZK

Number of supported months:
4

Total number of months:
4

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Rodiče

If you received another grant, state which and how much in CZK:

 
Total fees associated with enrolment at the university:
500 USD

a/ amount of enrolment fee:
0 USD

b/ amount of tuition fees:
0 USD

c/ amount of other fees (which):
0 USD

 
What was your average monthly expenditure?:
200 USD

a/ of which for accommodation:
0 USD

b/ of which for catering:
0 USD

c/ travel and recreation:
200 USD

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:
ubytování a jídlo jsem měla od ISEP placené

Recognition of foreign studies at the home faculty
How many credits did you gain during your studies (in the system of the foreign school)?:
13

How many ECTS credits were recognised at MU?:
26

Did you know in advance which of your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
Ano

What problems did you have with recognition?:
Zahraniční univerzita mi neumožnila studovat nic z oblasti Education - nebyla jsem degree seeking student. To jsem se dozvěděla vcelku pozdě. Musela jsem tedy volit předměty mimo obor.

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
5

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
5

Evaluate the information and support provided by the foreign school (1 = excellent):
5

Did you encounter any serious problems during your stay:
NE

What would you recommend to take with you:
Lekárničku

What most surprised you at the partner university in a positive way:
Jak o nás bylo krásně postaráno

What most surprised you at the partner university in a negative way:
Nic

Further comments: