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BA International Relations
Simona Chmelíková 2020 Alumna BA International Relations Hey everyone, my name is Simona Chmelíková, and I’m an AAU Alumna with a BA in International Relations, graduating class of 2020. During my studies I’ve worked in internships at a variety of organizations around Europe. Today, I’d like to tell you more about the work that I’m […]
read moreHalloween in the Czech Republic
Are you currently studying in the Czech Republic or considering visiting our country by the end of October? Then you might be interested in how we celebrate Halloween. First things first, though. It has to be noted that Halloween isn’t traditionally Czech which implies that, unfortunately, it isn’t massively celebrated here. However, it doesn’t mean […]
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Egor Kolpakov 2020 Alumni BA Business Administration Introducing Egor Kolpakov: CEO of The Miners Coffee and BA Business Administration Alumni. A globetrotter from a young age, Egor was schooled in Italy, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. A rebel in a suit, Egor has always set out to do the extraordinary in building […]
read moreStudy Skills 3# Time-management for students
If you feel that you don’t have time to accomplish your tasks even though you don’t procrastinate that much, it’s highly probable that your current time-management isn’t effective. Panicking during exam periods doesn’t have to be part of your student life and forget the lie that you work best under pressure. You don’t. How to […]
read moreGeeky in Czechia
If you’re a geek who loves things like Star Wars, Star Trek, the Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones or any other fandom imaginable, you might wonder if the Czech Republic is the right country for you. After all, studying abroad isn’t only about cramming for your degree—you should have some fun as well! […]
read moreStudy theology and charity work in English or German
If you’ve always been fascinated by religion, in this case Christianity, and you’re a foreign student looking for some attractive study programmes in the Czech Republic, we have good news for you. The Faculty of Theology that is part of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is offering two study programmes perfect for […]
read moreStudy Skills 2# Ideal study space
Whether we like it or not, the environment influences us more that we are willing to admit. Even though we all know that noisy places aren’t good for studying, some other places we might find quite okay are actually not good as well. So… where (not) to study? Dormitory/flat-sharing If you’re sharing your dormitory with […]
read moreStudy skills 1# Can anyone learn how to study effectively?
Long story short—yes! Study skills, as the term hints, are skills which means that it’s something that can certainly be learnt. As for a definition: Study skills are powerful and practical methods how to make studying more effective. The goal isn’t to study harder but to study smarter. Study skills include various methods like specific […]
read moreTeaching English as a foreign language in Czechia
Teaching English is a popular job choice of many students who you’d like to visit various countries and study or work there, often only for a year or two. While finding employment in other work spaces usually requires very specific qualifications and you are bound by a strict contract, teaching English is a rather flexible […]
read moreBecome a modern lumberjack or lumberjane
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a modern lumberjack or lumberjane with a university degree? Guess what—you actually can! The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology belonging to Mendel University in Brno is offering a unique master programme called European Forestry and you can apply. The programme starts in September 2022 which means you still […]
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