Mobility specification

Country:Sweden

Institution:Velvyslanectví České republiky ve Stockholmu

City:Stockholm

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of International Relations and European Studies

Study level abroad:Master

✅Check the boxes

How would you categorize your internship?Humanities

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?MU website
Other

Other - please specify:MFA website

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

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?That kind of person for everything from writing reports, to preparing a gala event, to moving furniture.

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?I definitely used theory from my classes on diplomacy, history of international relations and geopolitics.

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?Not to be afraid to do work of all kinds and to go into it with enthusiasm.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?The selection procedure included written documents (including a CV and a motivation letter) and, in the second round, an oral interview online.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?You will gain valuable experience not only from abroad but mainly from embassies and the ins and outs of diplomacy.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?30000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?yes

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Don't spend on crap, don't starve :) and cook for yourself.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?absolutely flawless!

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

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

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Search for connections either normally via Google or in the SL app, which also serves as a ticket.

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?Vasa Museet, Fotografiska Museet, Evert Taubes Terrass, Kungsholmen, Skansen and much more.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?To nearby Uppsala or Vaxholm.

Share your best experience:I had the opportunity to serve the Slovak Ambassador at her farewell dinner.

💅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

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Just be prepared for limited availability of some facilities (e.g. gym) if you are not Swedish (or don't have a Swedish social number).

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Prepare for rainy and cold weather, preferably an ankle-length jacket; )

🥳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 an amazing experience that gave me the opportunity to see what it is like in the world of diplomacy and inspired me immensely.