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Christ's University in Pacific

Tonga 2019/2020 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Social Studies

Field of study:
Evropská studia

Level of study during period of placement:
Master

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
spring 2020

Period of placement (from-to):
2020-03-01 - 2020-06-20

Number of months:
4.00

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Prvním krokem bylo kontaktování organizace EEECC a smluvení si pohovoru. Po jeho úspěšném absolvování již nic nebránilo tomu si zajisti veškerá potřebná potvrzení jak od školy tak od samotného příjemce.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
otvrzení o studiu, training agreement

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
16

Did you need a visa?:
no

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)?:
Ano, prodloužení doby stáže.

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
Příjmací univerzita vše vyřídila za mne.

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.:
Výuka na univerzitě- já jsem vyučoval předmět Academic Skills. Zároveň také spolupráce s představiteli školy z hlediska zisku grantů, financí, programu do budoucna a pod.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
no

If yes then what?:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
Masaia Plaza, Nukualofa.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
300 USD

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

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
Univerzita na Tonze mi zajistila ubytování v těsné blízkosti jejich budovy již s předstihem.

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
Internet je nestabilním bztbist adaptéru do zásuvek.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
Orientačně jsou ceny vyšší než v ČR, asi tak na 150 % cen v ČR.

Transport to location of placement:
Letecky přes Singapur, Austrálii, Nový Zéland.

Approximate price:
20000 Kč jednosměrně.

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Doporučuji přímý let z Austrálie, přestup na NZ byl komplikací.

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
MHD je téměř nevyužitelné. Kolo se dá sehnat za 3000- 4000 Kč. Škola také zajistila dopravu, když jsem je požádal dopředu.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
Klasické cestovní.

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
Ne.

Experience with insured events:
Ne.

Tips for recreation:
Pláže, cestování na jiné ostrovy.

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
160000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
Vlastní finance.

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
0 ???

a/ of which for accommodation:
300 USD

b/ of which for catering:
250 USD

c/ travel and recreation:
200 USD

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Platba kartou většinou byla bez problémů. Drahý výběr z bankomatu.

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

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
no

If yes, what was your monthly salary?:
0 ???

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
Obědy zdarma. Zajištění cestování po ostrově zdarma se zaměstnanci univerzity.

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
Pouze pro letenky.

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?:
Volitelnou.

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
Povinně volitelný předmět

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
20

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

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
3

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?:
Spíše ano.

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
Nejvíce jsem ocenil životní zkušenost ze života ve zcela jiné kultuře.

Any serious problems during the placement?:
Ty spojená s Covidem.

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
Obrnit se trpělivostí, vše trvá daleko déle než v Evropě a to včetně pro nás maličkostí.