Mobility specification

Country:Poland

Institution:Adam Mickiewicz University

City:Poznań

Program:Freemover long-term mobility

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Anthropology

Study level abroad:Doctoral

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How would you categorize your internship?Natural Sciences

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?MU website

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?Laboratory assistant.

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?To assist during laboratory operations.

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?Previous laboratory experience.

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?perfectly

Did the institution have any special requirements?Technical knowledge (e.g., specific software skills)

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?Primarily to the lab - previous experience to build on at a new institution.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?I have no idea.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?Because you can never have enough foreign experience and today it is very important for further career development. The opportunity to practice a foreign language or learn a new language. The opportunity to meet new colleagues and friends, etc.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?20000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?AirBnB

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?absolutely flawless!

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In the case of public transport - jakdojade (works all over Poland) and allows you to buy tickets for public transport. Then Pkp intercity, Polregio and Koleje Wielkopolske.

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?Stary Rynek, Cathedral and Tumski Island, Szachty Park, Cytadela Park, Wroclawska in the evening, etc.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?If possible Wroclaw, Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Kórnik Castle, etc.

Share your best experience:The opportunity to meet great people.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Poznan Glówny station has about 4 possible nearby tram stops and it is difficult to get your bearings and chaos at the station.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Mobile phone stand.

🥳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?A great experience to meet new friends outside the Czech Republic, experience a new culture, etc.