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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazílie 2018/2019 Partnerské univerzity

Osobní data
Typ mobility:
studium

Fakulta na MU:
Fakulta sociálních studií

Obor studia:
Sociology

Úroveň studia v době pobytu v zahraničí:
Magisterská

Používaný jazyk:
angličtina

Letní/zimní škola?:
ne

Doba studia:
podzim 2018

Doba pobytu (od-do):
2018-07-05 - 2018-12-20

Počet měsíců:
5.5

Aktivita před výjezdem do zahraničí
Kde je možné získat informace o kurzech vyučovaných na zahraniční škole?:
Here in English: https://www.puc-rio.br/ensinopesq/ccci/download/courses_in_english.pdf

Other in Portugues here: http://www.cce.puc-rio.br/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cce_puc&utm_content=cce_puc&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxs3gBRDGARIsAO4tqq3VzsxGA9PotmvYIPqjSI0BsqSIoLX9v-ijE_0mUVM7n7Hp_CQGikwaAhUxEALw_wcB

If not working anymore, then on the webpage of the university: www.puc-rio.br

Které dokumenty jsou potřebné k přijetí na zahraniční vysokou školu?:
- 01 photo (3 x 4 cm size)
- OfficialTranscript
- International Office nomination letter
- A copy of students passport (main page) MANDATORY
- Personal Statement (introduce yourself and why you would like to study at PUC-Rio).
- Copy of health insurance with company name and policy number. As we know that students while are in Brazil travel a lot, we strongly recommend students take the yellow fever vaccine. The vaccine is applied ten days before the student trip. Send us the certificate of the vaccine too.
- A wire transfer sent to Faculdades Católicas referring to the participation on the Pre-Term Portuguese as a Second Language Intensive course (if it is the case) and to the administrative cost payment.

Jak dlouho dopředu je třeba přijetí vyřizovat?:
The latest 3 month before the arrival.

Bylo potřeba vízum?:
ano

Potřebné podklady a doklady pro udělení víza:
!! for a Slovak citizen (Embassy in Bratislava)
A STUDENT VISA:
- a valid passport (at least till the end of the planning stay)
- to fill in and print the form at: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br
- 1 photo of the passport format (with white background)
- birth certificate (at least a copy)
- acceptance letter from Brazil (Comprovante de Matricula)
- confirmation of finances (confirmation of scholarship or statement of account or...)
- confirmation of studies at the home university
- criminal records
- travel insurance during the planning stay in Brazil
- the return ticket - flight

Délka čekání na vízum:
Between 1 and 2 weeks.

Výše poplatku za udělení víza:
100 euros

Studium
Měl/a jste před odjezdem podepsanou studijní dohodu (Learning Agreement)?:
ano

Pokud ne, v čem byl problém?:

Věděl/a jste před odjezdem, jak Vám kurzy budou na domovské fakultě uznány?:
Yes.

Měnil/a jste během pobytu studijní smlouvu?:
Yes.

Kdy a jak probíhá registrace do kurzů? Jsou nějaká omezení? Možnost změny?:
It took place online. There were 3 separate dates, always after approx. 2 week at the beginning of the semester, online accessible for 3 or 4 hours. So after the first registration it was possible to change the courses two more times.

Skládal/a jste na zahraniční škole zkoušky?:
Before the semester, only online Portuguese test. Then it was repeated again at the university in class. Just to assign an appropriate level of Portuguese class.

Používá škola systém ECTS?:
- vyberte možnost -

Pokud ne, uveďte, jakým způsobem byly tamní kredity na ECTS přepočítány:
1 credit in Brazil = 1,5 ECTS

Popište způsob výuky (teorie, praxe, projekty) a hodnocení studentů:
I took a Portuguese language class, a sociology class (Social Brazilian Debates) and a communication class (Brazilian Culture, through documentaries). It was quite similar to what we are used. Each class two times a week for 2 hours (but usually 1hour and 45min). All of them using a combination of professor's presentations with group activities, discussions, student's presentations, homework, assignments, essays. The final grade is a combination of two - a testing at the middle of the semester and at the end, and in all cases other things are taken into account such as in-class activity, attendance and so on. In the sociology class there was a reading for every class, an open question test in the middle of the semester and an essay at the end of the semester + some group activities throughout such as simulations of debates. In the communication class there it was necessary to create two short movie-documentaries throughout the semester based in the Rio context. The Portuguese class had some regular homework and regarding the assessment - one written exam in the middle and one at the end of the semester, in the middle also an essay and at the end an oral test.

Kvalita výuky ve srovnání s domácí školou:
Comparable. All my teachers were professionals in their area and really nice people.

Jak jste získával/a studijní materiál?:
Usually online, for the Portuguese class we had to buy a book with exercises.

Můžete doporučit nějaký zajímavý kurz/předmět/vyučujícího?:
For Portuguese class certainly Adriana Albuquerque, the sociology with Ana Paula Soares Carvalho was great and also the Brazilian Culture course with Luis Nachbin was very very good.

Jaká je vybavenost školní knihovny?:
Comparable to what we know.

Dostupnost počítačů, přístup na internet, úroveň potřebného softwaru, potřeba vlastního notebooku:
Wifi internet access everywhere in the campus. No special requirements for notebook. Not sure about the availability of computers, never used them, I think in library there are.

Možnosti tisku a kopírování:
There is a print-copy center at the campus, approx. 12 cents per page A4 black and white.

Pořádá zahraniční škola/studentská organizace speciální akce pro výměnné studenty?:
ano

Jestliže ano, jaké?:
One at the campus at the beginning and one at the end of the semester with a snack and drinks. Then one at the beginning to present Rio, one to Petrópolis, one to a farm. Then there is a student organization Brother Carioca which organizes meetings, parties and so on. Then a group of professors, who organize hikings every Sunday. And many other...

Jak byste zhodnotil/a svoji integraci mezi místní studenty (hodnocení jako ve škole 1-5):
3

případně doplňte vlastními slovy:
I only had English classes with the international students, so cannot really assess.

Praktické otázky pobytu
Kde jste bydlel/a?:
The university offers living in families. But after some time most of the students have moved to other places, because of friends, or because of a cheaper price, or some didn't like their families. On the Brother Carioca facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812478755516263/) and others there are plenty of opportunities in Rio.

Cena ubytování – měsíčně:
430 EUR

Další poznámky k ceně ubytování (ohledně toho, co cena obsahuje):
That is the price in the family, including a private room, private or a shared bathroom, availability of kitchen, washing machine, fridge and some breakfast by the family. However it's possible to find accommodation also for approx. 340 euros and even less or more, depending on the conditions, localization, extent of privacy and so on...

Popište vybavenost. Tipy pro další studenty – co by si měli sebou přivézt?:
The places are usually fully equipped. If not, it's possible to buy here.

Jak a s jakým předstihem je třeba si zařídit ubytování?:
If through the families - it has to be organized through the university in advance. However many students came and stayed in a hostel or airbnb the first days and found a place quite quickly. But the family is a good experience, also for the first days in Rio quite helpful, and it's possible to leave it, letting know at least 15 days before the end of the month.

Jaké jsou možnosti stravování?:
Be prepared for a lot of meat. It's more difficult for vegetarians here. but it's possible to find a way.

Jaké jsou orientační ceny potravin (porovnejte s cenami v ČR):
Like anywhere else. Starting at approx. 3-4 euros for a lunch, but very basic to higher prices for better quality. Fruit is cheaper here but usually food in a supermarket is a bit more expensive, especially things like cheese.

Doprava do místa pobytu:
Aeroplane.

Orientační cena dopravy:
400-500 euros one way.

Tipy pro zakoupení výhodné letenky/jízdenky/další doporučení:
https://www.kiwi.com/en/search
Probably the earlier bought, the cheaper, but not always.

Jaké jsou možnosti místní dopravy (MHD, kolo, pěšky, orientační ceny):
Buses, metro, bikes and especially Uber in Rio. City bikes are cheap here (2 euros per month) and very practical, but sometimes there is not enough. Bus and metro approx. 1 euro a ticket. There are no student discounts. Uber within Rio Zona Sul and center from 2-6 euros, especially practical when sharing with more friends or students and also safe, especially, when it gets dark. But metro is also safe. Buses can be less safe in some parts of the city and at some times.

Jaké formality je třeba vyřídit po příjezdu, např. povolení k pobytu?:
I do no about any. After arrival registration at the migration federal police within 90 days (!! don't forget to bring your ORIGINAL birth certificate, and if possible TRANSLATE IT TO PORTUGUESE at home with all the official stamps).

Jakého jste použil/a zdravotního pojištění? (orientační cena, výhody, nevýhody, je nutno na univerzitě pořídit jiné než domácí (české) pojištění?):
I am a Slovak student, insurance at Allianz for approx. 200 euros. You need to arrange a travel insurance, which is necessary for the application process and also for getting VISA.

Měl/a jste zkušenosti s lékařským ošetřením v zahraničí?:
No.

Pracoval/a jste během studia?:
Just as a volunteer, it is not legal to work as an international student here.

Jaké jsou podmínky pro práci/brigádu pro studenty z MU?:
Just as a volunteer, it is not legal to work as an international student here.

Tipy na využití volného času:
Anything you think of. Beach, surfing, parties, concerts, shows, many hiking opportunities. My favorite were concerts at:
- Etnohaus (https://www.facebook.com/etnohaus/)
- TribOz (https://www.facebook.com/TribOz-Centro-Cultural-Brasil-Austr%C3%A1lia-159535767417756/)
- Audio Rebel (https://www.facebook.com/audiorebelrio/)
and places such as:
- Ilha de Paquetá
- Forte do Leme
- hiking to Dois Irmãos, Pedra da Gávea
- the city park in Niterói

Finanční podpora a náklady
Celkový grant od Centra zahraniční spolupráce:
110000 CZK

Měsíční stipendium v Kč:
20000 CZK

Počet podpořených měsíců:
5,5

Celkový počet měsíců:
5,5

Jakých dalších zdrojů jste využil/a k financování pobytu?:
The help of my parents.

Pokud jste obdržel/a další stipendium, uveďte jaké a jeho výši v Kč:

 
Poplatky spojené s nástupem na univerzitu:
1150 EUR

a/ výše vstupního poplatku:
200 EUR

b/ výše školného:
0 EUR

c/ výše ostatních poplatků (jakých):
950 EUR

 
Jaké byly Vaše průměrné měsíční výdaje?:
900 EUR

a/ z toho ubytování:
330 EUR

b/ z toho stravování:
300 EUR

c/ cestování a volný čas:
270 EUR

Jakékoli komentáře k průměrným měsíčním výdajům:

Uznání zahraničního studia domácí fakultou
Kolik jste během studia získal kreditů (v systému zahraniční školy)?:
18

Kolik ETCS kreditů bylo uznáno na MU?:
22

Věděl/a jste předem, které kurzy Vám budou domácí fakultou uznány?:
Yes.

Jakým problémům jste musel/a v souvislosti s uznáním čelit?:
None.

Celkové hodnocení
Posouzení osobního přínosu (1 = výborný):
1

Posouzení akademického přínosu (1 = výborný):
1

Ohodnoťte informace a podporu poskytnuté zahraniční školou (1 = výborný):
1

Setkal/a jste se s nějakými závažnými problémy během pobytu:
No.

Co doporučujete vzít si s sebou:
Not many things to be able to take many back home.
Good to take medicine, which you need and some basic medicine, because here it's quite different.
!! Don't forget to take the ORIGINAL of your BIRTH CERTIFICATE and TRANSLATE it to PORTUGUESE with all the necessary international stamps, they may ask for it during the registration at the migration federal police.
And maybe when making a passport photo for the visa application, make two more, you will need them during the registration.

Co Vás nejvíce překvapilo na partnerské univerzitě pozitivně:
The kind and helpful approach of the professors.

Co Vás nejvíce překvapilo na partnerské univerzitě negativně:
The extreme in conditioning in the classrooms.

Další komentář:
Don't forget about the vaccination. At least yellow fever. And think about jaundice A and B, and others.