Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:CEREGE - Centre Européen de Recherche et d’Enseignement des Géosciences de l’Environnement

City:Aix-en-Provence

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2023/2024

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

Study level abroad:Master

✅Check the boxes

How would you categorize your internship?Natural Sciences

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Recommendation from acquaintances

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?Preparation of samples for radionuclide concentration measurements at AMS and analysis of the resulting data.

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

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

Why would you recommend students do an internship?Going on an internship is different from going on a traditional study placement. You have the opportunity to apply the skills you have learned during your studies in practice and at the same time gain valuable job contacts for the future. Going on an internship is an invaluable experience that has helped me not only academically but also personally.

💰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?I searched Airbnb. I found reasonably priced accommodation with a kitchen, which helped me save further on food.

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Prepare your own lunches, secure a long-term pass for public transport

🗺 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?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?online website for the area around Marseille and Aix-En-Provence, long-term tickets to be bought in the city at the head office

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

Share your best experience:Climb the Sainte-Victoire mountain, located just outside Aix-en-Provence. It is a rather challenging climb, but well worth it. The only problem is the French tourist signs, which randomly disappear and cause funny situations when one occasionally goes off the path because of it.

💅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
Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?The airport in Marseille is very small, and unless you live in Marseille or Aix-en-Provence, it is harder to get there by public transport.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Beware of torrential rains, which sometimes occur here, and don't forget a good waterproof jacket and boots.

🥳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?Stepping out of my comfort zone has given me so much in my professional and personal life that I will never forget.