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Technical University Darmstadt

Germany 2022/2023 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Social Studies

Field of study:
International Relations and European Politics

Level of study during period of placement:
Doctoral

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
autumn 2022

Period of placement (from-to):
2022-10-01 - 2022-12-23

Number of months:
3

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Osobní zkontaktování na univerzitě a předchozí kooperace.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
Motivační dopis.

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
Čtyři týdny.

Did you need a visa?:
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Documents and materials needed for a visa:

Fee for the visa:

During the placement
Did you change the training agreement in the course of your placement (training agreement)?:
Neměnil.

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
Zaevidovat se na městském úřadě a zřídit si zdravotní pojištění.

Describe your work/activity in the foreign organisation. Describe what specifically you did, whether the work corresponded to the agreed conditions and your field of study, and whether your work was independent and responsible, approximate working hours.:
Pracoval jsem cca 8 hodin denně, má každodenní fyzická přítomnost na univerzitě nebyla nutná. Zúčastnil jsem se výzkumných a koordinačních setkání k výzkumnému projektu "HEUREC". Zároveň jsem v rámci projektu participoval na analytické činnosti. V rámci projektu jsem se zúčastnil výzkumnéhe workshopu v Bruselu a prezentoval výsledky projektu na FSS, MU a na Sociologickém institutu v Bratislavě. Práce odpovídala dohodnutým podmínkám a byla samostatná v koordinaci s ostatními členy týmu.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
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If yes then what?:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Otto Wolfskehl-Haus (Otto-Wolfskehl-Haus) - ubytování pro hostující akademiky provozované univerzitou.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
1000 EUR

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

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
Ubytování mi zajistila asistentka výzkumného týmu.

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
Vše bylo vybaveno.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Cena je cca 2x dražsí jak v ČR, záleží na produktu/službě.

Transport to location of placement:
Dopravil jsem se osobním automobilem. V blízkosti je letiště ve Frankfurtu.

Approximate price:
4000 Kč jedna cesta

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Letecké spojení Vídeň-Frankfurt.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
Darmstadt má mnoho cyklostezek a dobře rozvinutou místní MHD. Tím, že jsem se dopravil na msíto osobním automobilem, vzal jsem si s sebou kolo, které jsem využíval.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
Německou zdrav. pojišťovnu Die Techniker.

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
Viz výše.

Experience with insured events:
Nemám.

Tips for recreation:
Okolní města Mainz, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, případně nedaleký Černý les.

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
32000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Stipendium od CZS přiděleno pouze na 2 měsíce, i když pobyt byl delší. Studijní stipendium a vlastní úspory.

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
1500 EUR

a/ of which for accommodation:
1000 EUR

b/ of which for catering:
400 EUR

c/ travel and recreation:
100 EUR

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Před odjezdem jsme si zřídil eurový účet u Moneta bank. Zároveň v Německu se stále mnoho služeb a produktů platí v hotovosti.

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
ne

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
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If yes, what was your monthly salary?:
0 ???

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
Přístup do kanceléře, zapůjčení monitoru a kanc. židle.

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
Ano, a to k depositu za ubytování.

Recognition of the foreign placement at the home faculty
Is the traineeship part of your field of study?:
yes

If yes - is it a compulsory or optional part?:
Povinnou.

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
Za stáž mi bude uznán předmět MVPd007 Doctoral Thesis II.

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
60

Were there serious problems arranging recognition of the placement?:
Ne

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

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Do you agree with the statement that, thanks to the experience gained during the placement you will be able to further develop your skills for work in your field?:
Naprosto.

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
Zkušenosti s výzkumem a získání akademických kontaktů.

Any serious problems during the placement?:
Ne.

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
Nic mě nenapadá.