Mobility specification

Country:Hungary

Institution:University of Pécs

City:Pécs

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Information and Library 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?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching was at a similar level as at MUNI. Probably the experience varies from faculty to faculty.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Student events and volunteering activities.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:13000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Because the dorms were occupied, I was forced to find accommodation through a Hungarian housing rental site.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Food is cheaper than in the Czech Republic.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Online, via the app or buy tickets at the station.

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?The square is beautiful. The cathedral is also beautiful. The historic city centre is surrounded by walls. The zoo and TV tower are also worth a walk. The city is smaller, so you can walk the whole thing without a problem, and full of historical structures.

Share your best experience:Hard to name one specific experience. Walking through beautiful nature.

💅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
Bus

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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 that I definitely recommend.