Mobility specification

Country:Singapore

Institution:James Cook University

City:Singapore

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies

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?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?Aall the courses that i took there were for 3 credits but it equals to 8 ECTs.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?It was a little bit more practical than the education that we have in Czechia.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there were many. We had also some after school activities and clubs.

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:50000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?JCU have recommended providers.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The accommodation in singapore is extremely expensive.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Go and eat local food in hawker centers.

🗺 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?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?i used google or apple maps and cou dont need to buy any tickets, you just tap your card when entering the transport.

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?Marina bay and the gardens by the bay.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Well you shouldnt miss the north western part of the island where you can find wild crocodiles.

Share your best experience:I think when I first entered Lau pa sat (the biggest hawker center), I was just so amazed by all the food that i could find there

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Nooo, singapore is really systematic.

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?Deodorant (you will sweat so much there).

🥳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 wild and expensive but also unforgettable experience.