Mobility specification

Country:United Kingdom

Institution:University of Oxford

City:Oxford

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Czech Literature

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?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Czech is taught in English, there aren't many classes, but they write a lot of essays (it's a lot of independent work).

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, I recommend arriving a week before the semester starts (or even earlier), when there is a freshmen orientation week where you can fit in well even as an Erasmus student.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?It's very variable - you can't choose the track you're assigned to. I was paying something like 7,000 for housing, but my friend was paying about 9,000. It's a good idea to write to your dorm to see if bedding is included.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?A good Asian bistro is Wasabi on the main street, a short walk from the school. It's probably the cheapest place to eat (especially if you want a hot meal).

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The connections outside the city are quite expensive, but no mhd card is needed after Oxford - you can walk everywhere.

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?Historical monuments, various libraries

Share your best experience:Every formal dinner, I really recommend going there! Especially the Christmas one was beautiful.

💅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

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Linen, cutlery, formal wear

🥳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?The most rewarding 3 months of my life.