Mobility specification

Country:Uruguay

Institution:University of the Republic (Uruguay)

City:Montevideo

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?It depends on the country/university. Where I studied 1 ECTS equalled 0.6 local credit

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Yes, it was very different in every way imaginable. The bonds with classmates and even teacher were much stronger and much more personal which is good if you have a good group of classmates. The teaching method is basically just talking about things for 2 hours. Having a group conversation. The whole group relied on projects a lot. We did a lot of things outside of school as well.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?No

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?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?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Asking around at school or on Facebook.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Not really.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop at street markets that happen about 3 times a week.

🗺 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?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?They have a local app for finding bus connections. google maps do not work very well. You can buy a ticket upon entering the bus but if you want a discount you can buy a monthly 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?Beautiful and long rambla- the ocean coast along almost the whole Montevideo. There is also a beautiful lighthouse, the city center like the old city or the main square. It is also very safe to be there even at night.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Buenos Aires, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Este

Share your best experience:I found an amazing student house and my own community outside of school so I spent a lot of time with them. Also as a part of my course I often went to a workshop that was incredibly well equipped and the professors there were amazing as well.

💅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?You dont need a visa if you stay less than 90 days. You have to leave the country before the 90 days is up so it is an amazing excuse to go visit Buenos Aires or Brazil.

Can you pay by card?sometimes

What not to forget when packing?Nothing extra

🥳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?Overall it was a great experience. I did not really enjoy my classes to be honest but the university is not bad at all I just had unlucky choices but I managed to find friends outside of uni and it was great. And Uruguay is very chill very easy going.