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Country:United Kingdom

Institution:mckay pharmacy

City:Belfast

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Pharmacy / Department of Applied Pharmacy

Study level abroad:Master

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How would you categorize your internship?Pharmacy

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?External website

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?I worked as Pharmacist Intern.

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?Dispensing Medications, Consultation(the best part of my internship), Working with Dispensing Robot, Labelling etc.

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?Special shoutout to Pharmaceutical Care and Applied Pharmacy department in my Faculty. Very Under-Rated Subject. Most of the time I had to use my knowledge from that subject and also other related subjects in that department.

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?almost no difficulties

Did the institution have any special requirements?Technical knowledge (e.g., specific software skills)
Specific language skills
Level of study

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?To be observant and putting effort to give best everyday.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?Very competitive. I had to go through 3 stage interview last year as there was only 1 spot from students all over the world.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?It exposes your strengths and weaknesses in a real world. Since internships are like simulation and we are still students, there is plenty to learn regarding what to do, what to avoid, and how to improve before we enter the workforce.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?16000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?yes

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?yes

If yes, what were they?Some Local shops were expensive. Takeaways were expensive when compared to brno

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Cooking food at home instead of ordering.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?no big deal

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?Translink App for Belfast city. For london and other cities, i used Tap in system with my credit card.

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?TITANIC MUSEUM
GIANTS CAUSEWAY

What are the must-visit trip destinations?My trip destinations Ranking that I took, during weekends and public holidays:
1.London
2.Manchester
3.Liverpool
4.places around Belfast

Share your best experience:The whole experience was memorable one, specially celebrating Christmas with my work colleague, visiting my Extended family members, Christmas Markets and Attending Monday night raw in Belfast.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Vfs global in Prague

What is needed?Personal documents like passport, czech student visa and so on

How long does it take approximately?2 weeks

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Make sure to apply for czech visa for next year way in advance and Bridge visa to enter the country when it is in process.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella or Raincoat, if you are going to UK.

🥳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?Life-changing, adventurous and memorable experience.