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Juniata College

USA 2022/2023 Partner universities

Personal data
Mobility type:
study

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Economics and Administration

Field of study:
Business Management / Business Management

Level of study during period of placement:
Master

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
autumn 2022

Period of placement (from-to):
2022-08-16 - 2022-12-17

Number of months:
4

Activities before my departure abroad
Where can information be found about courses taught at the foreign school?:
Their website, provided by school.

Which documents were needed for acceptance at the foreign university?:
US Immigration documents like J1 visa.

How far ahead did you have to organise your acceptance?:
4 months

Did you need a visa?:
yes

Documents and materials needed for a visa:
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/study-exchange/required-documents/

Length of wait for visa:
7 days, but I have been to US before, I did not have to go to Embassy.

Fee for the visa:
Approximately 4000

Studies
Did you have a Learning Agreement signed before your departure?:
yes

If not, why not?:

Before your departure did you know how your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
Yes

During your stay did you change your Learning Agreement?:
Yes

When and how did course registration take place? Are there any restrictions? Possibilities of making changes?:
You need to choose before leaving CZ to have Learning Agreement. You have first two weeks of semester to make changes.

Did you take any examinations at the foreign school?:
Yes, English.

Does the school use the ECTS system?:
- choose option -

If not then explain how the credits there were recalculated into ECTS:
1 US credit == 2 ECTS

Describe the teaching methods (theory, practical and projects) and assessment of students:
Similar to home university with more home work.

Quality of teaching in comparison with home school:
Teachers are friendlier and more approachable. They really care about students and they want them to succeed.

How did you receive study materials?:
Online and/or in library.

Can you recommend an interesting course/subject/teacher?:
Any communication class with Dr. Grace Falla

How well is the school library equipped?:
Library was closed during my stay.

Availability of computers, internet access, level of software needed, requirements on notebook:
Internet was everywhere and anyone could borrow any piece of equipment.

Options from printing and copying:
You get 10USD budget for printing. It was more than enough for me.

Does the foreign school/student organisation arrange special events for exchange students?:
yes

If yes then what?:
Trip do Washington D.C. Trip to Hershey park and many on campus events.

How would you assess your integration with the local students (evaluation like in school from 1 to 5 with 1 as highest):
2

or describe in your own words:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Lesher dorm

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
0 USD

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Describe the equipment. Tips for future students – what should they bring with them?:
I liked our room. I would suggest not to bring anything and stay with American student, they will provide equipment and a rug for example.

How and how far ahead should accommodation be organised?:
It is organized by school, you do not have to worry.

What are the catering options?:
Big dinning hall.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Zero. Paid by Muni. I would suggest to pay 200USD more for unlimited meal package, it is worth it.

Transport to location of placement:
Plane and train

Rough prices for transportation:
25000Kc

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
As soon as possible.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
on foot, by car if you have American friend

What kind of formalities have to be arranged before arrival, for example residence permit?:
Nothing outside the scope required by school

What health insurance did you use? (rough price, advantages, disadvantages, is it necessary to arrange insurance at the university other than your home (Czech) insurance?):
Provided by school, approx. 15000

Did you have any experience with medical treatment abroad?:
no

Did you work during your studies?:
no

What are the conditions for working for MU students?:
Limited by J1 visa.

Tips for free-time activities:
Join on campus clubs, Raystown lake.

Financial support and expenses
Total grant from Centre for International Cooperation:
80000 CZK

Monthly grant in CZK:
20000 CZK

Number of supported months:
4

Total number of months:
4

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
My savings

If you received another grant, state which and how much in CZK:
0

 
Total fees associated with enrolment at the university:
1500 USD

a/ amount of enrolment fee:
0 USD

b/ amount of tuition fees:
0 USD

c/ amount of other fees (which):
1500 USD

 
What was your average monthly expenditure?:
500 USD

a/ of which for accommodation:
0 USD

b/ of which for catering:
20 USD

c/ travel and recreation:
480 USD

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

Recognition of foreign studies at the home faculty
How many credits did you gain during your studies (in the system of the foreign school)?:
15

How many ECTS credits were recognised at MU?:
30

Did you know in advance which of your courses would be recognised by your home faculty?:
Yes

What problems did you have with recognition?:
None

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Evaluate the information and support provided by the foreign school (1 = excellent):
1

Did you encounter any serious problems during your stay:
no

What would you recommend to take with you:
Some Czech materials, flags or sweets.

What most surprised you at the partner university in a positive way:
How nice people were there.

What most surprised you at the partner university in a negative way:
Nothing, it was smooth.

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