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RDSA- Rwanda Dental Students Association

Rwanda 2023/2024 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Medicine

Field of study:
Dentistry

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):
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-09

Number of months:
1

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Stáž byla organizována mezi naší organizací SSSČR a místní ve Rwandě- RDSA. Obě strany byli předem domluvené na organizaci. Takže jsem si zajišťovala potřebné očkování, pojištění, léky, víza atd.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
Očkovací průkaz, víza, potvrzené dokumenty od Rwandských organizátorů, pas,..

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
Očkování ideálně několik měsíců dopředu, stipendia a granty od školy je také ideální řešit včas.

Did you need a visa?:
yes

Documents and materials needed for a visa:
Číslo občanského průkazu, důvod návštěvy země, ubytování.

Fee for the visa:
70 Eur

During the placement
Did you change the training agreement in the course of your placement (training agreement)?:
Ne

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
Sim karu a vyměnit peníze

Describe your work/activity in the foreign organisation. Describe what specifically you did, whether the work corresponded to the agreed conditions and your field of study, and whether your work was independent and responsible, approximate working hours.:
Jezdili jsme na výjezdy do oblastní s nedostatkem dentální péče. Na stanovištích jsme extrahovali zuby, edukovali o dentální hygieně a rozdávali kartáčky s pastami. Pracovali jsme každý všední den. Jiné výkony než extrakce zubů se neprováděli, jelikož zde nebylo dostupné vybavení.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
yes

If yes then what?:
Výlet na Safari, společný večer, výlet k jezeru.

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
V Great hotelu Kiyovu

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
3500 EUR

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
Místní organizace RDSA

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
Koupili jsme si SIM kartu a signál byl všude dobrý. Adaptér taky nebyl potřeba. Hotel byl vybaven dobře. Filtrační láhev se hodí dovézt.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Je to podobné jako u nás.

Transport to location of placement:
Zajišťovala RDSA

Approximate price:
Zdarma

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Letenky dlouho dopředu. Po městě funguje dobře doprava na motorkách. Dá se zde dobře stopovat bez problému.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
Po městě funguje dobře doprava na motorkách- jedna jízda stojí cca 20 Kč. Dá se zde dobře stopovat bez problému.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
Od MUNI

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
Ne

Experience with insured events:
Nemám

Tips for recreation:
Národní parky

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
18000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Svých vlastních, jiné stipendium jsme nedostali.
Stipendium od CZS - šlo o speciální grant na podporu krátkodobé mobility, uvedená částka je celková částka na pobyt.

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
20000 CZK

a/ of which for accommodation:
3500 EUR

b/ of which for catering:
6000 CZK

c/ travel and recreation:
7000 CZK

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Doporučuji Revolut

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
Ano, na zajištění stravy a ubytování

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
- choose option -

If yes, what was your monthly salary?:

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
Možnost poznat místní studenty

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
Ano. Účastnický poplatek a cena letenek je poměrně vysoká.

Recognition of the foreign placement at the home faculty
Is the traineeship part of your field of study?:
yes

If yes - is it a compulsory or optional part?:
Volitelnou

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
Za jeden kredit jako zahraniční stáž

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
1

Were there serious problems arranging recognition of the placement?:
Ne

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

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
5

Do you agree with the statement that, thanks to the experience gained during the placement you will be able to further develop your skills for work in your field?:
Určitě!

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
Celá stáž byla úžasná. Bylo tam vše, co jsem očekávala a mnohem více. Všem doporučuji.

Any serious problems during the placement?:
Ne

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
Filtrační láhev, kvalitní repelent, nevyřizovat nic na poslední chvíli atd.