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Federal University of Bahia

Brazil 2023/2024 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Science

Field of study:
Anthropology

Level of study during period of placement:
Bachelor

Language used:
Portuguese

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
spring 2024

Period of placement (from-to):
2024-06-24 - 2024-08-16

Number of months:
2

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Kontaktovala jsem svého vyučujícího, který má na hostující univerzitě kontakt. Dále jsem vznesla požadavek na MU, vyřídila dokumenty, ubytování a letenky.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
žádné, pouze ty z MU

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
4

Did you need a visa?:
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Documents and materials needed for a visa:

Fee for the visa:

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?:
Očkování proti chřipce v očkovacím centru.

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.:
Zapojovala se do každodenního života místních obyvatel. Například jsem zpracovávala maniok, acaí a rybařila jsem. Prováděla jsem antropologický terénní výzkum, psala antropologický deník a dělala rozhovory.

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

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
U místních obyvatel ve vesnici Bacajá v Amazonii, v domě lékárníka.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
100 USD

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

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
Vedoucí mé bakalářské práce, půl roku.

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
Prázdná místnost s háky na hamaku vybavenost nulová. Přivezla jsem si adaptér do zásuvky, hamaku, lana na hamaku, moskytiéru, jídlo, kuchyňské vybavení, zapalovač na vaření, prostředky na mytí. Připojení na internet jen část dne, nebo vůbec.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Lehce nižší než v ČR.

Transport to location of placement:
Letadlem a autem, mnoho přestupů.

Approximate price:
Kolem 45 tisíc.

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Nemám.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
Auto, motorka, loď.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
Zdravotní cestovní pojištění přes VZP.

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
Ne

Experience with insured events:
Nemám

Tips for recreation:
Trávení volného času s místními obyvateli (navlékání korálků, hraní fotbalu či volejbalu). Koupání v řece.

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
1600 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Vlastní prostředky.

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
1600 BRL

a/ of which for accommodation:
550 BRL

b/ of which for catering:
650 BRL

c/ travel and recreation:
400 BRL

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:
Dála jsem platila dary, aby mě do vesnice přijali v hodnotě 8000 Kč a očkování v celkové hodnotě 16000 Kč.

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Zařídila jsem si účet Wise, abych mohla vybírat z místních bankomatů.

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
Ne

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?:
Úhrada cesty autem do vesnice.

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
Ano. Očkování, jídlo a dary pro vesnici.

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?:
Bude nám uznán předmět Bi 4141 Internship abroad.

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
4

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

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
4

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?:
Ano.

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
Možnosti nahlédnutí do každodenního života původních obyvatel Amazonie a navázání kontaktů.

Any serious problems during the placement?:
Ne.

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
Naučit se dobře portugalsky. Vzít si větší sumu peněz, jídlo se sdílí s lékárníkem. Počítat s tím, že budete muset platit jídlo a nějaké věci i pro obyvatele vesnice. Budou chtít i vaše osobní oblečení a elektroniku, nebát se říct ne.