Are you planning to travel to the Czech Republic? Have you got a job here or have been selected to a Czech university? Are you confused about what to take with you or I should say what are the necessary items to pack? Don’t worry, I am a traveller myself so I know how difficult it is to load your life into one (not so large) suitcase. Here are my tips and hacks which may make the start of your new journey easier.
Category: Education
5 Board Games that Help Develop Your Economic Literacy
Looking for ways of spending more quality time with your family and friends? A great way to do that is by playing board games.
3 Tips for a Happier Life Not Only when Being Abroad
There is a Czech proverb saying “as many people, as many tastes”, which means that everyone is unique and one of a kind, with various opinions and desires.
And yet, there is one goal that we all have in common and want to achieve in our lives – happiness.
Foreigners’ Webinar about Brexit: Summary
Brexit is going to happen on 31 October 2019 and it will lead to a lot of changes for UK citizens living in the Czech Republic. On October 1, we were streaming a special webinar on Facebook and sharing our knowledge about Brexit with the people who are interested in the topic. So, here comes a summary of the most important recommendations from the Ministry of Interior to all UK citizens who reside in the Czech Republic.
How Friendly the Czech Republic is Towards LGBT Rights
The Czech Republic, the Central European country is the most liberal European country regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) rights according to CEE New Perspectives. For example, it was the first post-communist nation to legalize same-sex registered partnerships from other European nations.
PR & Marketing Internship at Foreigners – from the Intern’s Point of View
I do not like to repeat what has been said already but I think it is appropriate to introduce myself. My name is Hana and I am studying in Denmark. I am a Czech citizen, but I needed a change, so I decided to move to another country, where I had never been before, to study.
Education in the Czech Republic: What You Have to Know
When it comes to education, one is often wondering what is the best option and how the application process goes. What if you leave all this to us? In 2016, Foreigners launched a project called CzechUniversities with a main idea of helping students to apply for a university and resolve any visa issues. We know how challenging it could be sometimes to deal with the representatives of the university departments so we strongly believe it calls for a professional assistance.
Facing a Rental Increase? Find Out What You Can Do about It
What amount is “normal” and when is it too high? Can you prevent it? What are the tenants’ rights? These and more questions will be answered, just keep on reading.
Minor Repairs in a Rented Apartment: Who Does Pay for Them?
Imagine you are living in a rented apartment. All of a sudden your boiler stops working and your landlord tells you it has to be replaced. After a while, you will receive an invoice for the repair. Should you pay for it or not? Is this your responsibility? Keep reading if you want to understand the rules of minor repairs in an apartment you rent in the Czech Republic!
Changes in the Health Insurance Admission Concerning Self-Employed Persons in 2019
We said goodbye to 2018 and now we need to learn what has the year 2019 prepared for us. The price for VZP (General Health Insurance Company in the Czech Republic) has increased for OSVČ (self-employed people) again.