Category: Czech Republic
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Although only 3 weeks into my exchange, I already can’t recommend Czech Republic enough! Coming over here, I chose to study 2 direct equivalents and 1 free elective from my degree in Mechanical Engineering. I share a room with one other Aussie, and amenities with 4 other people from Italy and Portugal. Sharing a space…
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As the only UTS student heading to Prague for exchange this semester, it’s safe to say I was pretty nervous on the flight over. A new city where English isn’t the first language and I knew absolutely no one, I had mentally prepared myself for some culture shock and a bit of an adjustment period.…
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“Prosim, dam si jedno pivo?” This is the only Czech phrase you need to know and it means “I would like one beer please.” Ahoy, My name is Tiffany and I am currently studying in the Prague which is the capital of The Czech Republic. After travelling Europe for 6 weeks, I finally reach my…
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The reason for me choosing to go to the University of Economics, Prague is its central location in Europe, the cost of living in the country and the rich history of the land that exists within their culture and architecture. In all honesty, I was somewhat disappointed when I had not received my first preference…
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I have spent the last 3 weeks travelling around Europe with 3 friends from UTS. Having already visited Spain, Italy, Greece and the Czech Republic, I have to say it has been an amazing, and at times, a little too busy of a holiday. Spain, Italy and Greece The trip started in Barcelona, where I…
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“Why Prague?” – that’s the question that nearly every person asks when I mention my exchange. And to be honest, if you asked me this question about 2 weeks ago, my response was pretty lacklustre. I would of just awkwardly smiled you, talked about how it really wasn’t my first choice, and then mentioned how…
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To be completely honest, I am surprised that I made it to Prague after the lack of planning and preparation completed in Sydney. Going as a group of 4, Gerard, Jayesh, Phong and myself set off for the 24 hour journey towards Spain in an effort to get away from the cold weather of Sydney.…
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Leaving Sydney’s scorching heat of 40ºC to arrive to Prague’s blistering winter of -6ºC was quite the shock. For me, the coldest weather I’ve experienced is the chiller section in woolies. I was glad to have packed my kathmandu thermals as they proved useful for all of February. Arriving in Prague was overwhelming, I was welcomed at the airport…
