#LifeInCzechia Culture, an intricate web of beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviors, defines the identity of a nation and its people. In this extensive blog post, we embark on a fascinating journey to uncover and compare the contrasting realms of Czech and American cultures. Czechia, nestled in the heart of Europe, and the United States, a vast melting pot on the North American continent, showcase unique social, historical, and cultural aspects that shape their respective societies. Join me as we delve into the depths of Czech and American traditions, social norms, language, cuisine, and much more, unraveling the intriguing disparities that contribute to their captivating identities.
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Why I Chose to Come Back to Brno
#LifeInCzechia I am currently a senior at Pennsylvania State University as a Telecommunications Major with a Digital Media Trends and Analytics Minor through the Bellisario College of Communications. I grew up the daughter of a Marine and had the opportunity to travel to twenty countries, more than half of the United States, and I lived in Okinawa, Japan for two and a half years. During this final Summer before I graduate in December I decided to intern with Foreigners.cz in Brno. I studied abroad last Summer in Brno for six weeks and in that time fell in love with the city, culture, and people. Through that experience I realized that I want to work and live outside of the United States after I graduate.
5 Easy Tips For Moving Somewhere New
#LifeInCzechia Traveling to another country or region brings a lot of change and new experiences, and moving to another place can bring even more. Embracing new cultures, places, foods, and traditions can be exciting, but being prepared for the journey begins before you even board the airplane. As a student studying abroad, I was in the unique position of needing to prepare for not only the change in school and classes but a change in lifestyle.
Top 5 Universities in Czechia: Study in the Heart of Europe
#LifeInCzechia Looking for a good university abroad? There are several universities in the Czech republic that offer golden opportunity for studies in English, making it possible to get internationally recognized titles in the beautiful environment of Prague, Pilsen or Brno! Check out the list of top 5 universities in Czechia that are open for incoming students from all around the world, and pick the best one which will help you reach your goals.
8 Must-Have Apps for Students
#LifeInCzechia Being a student In Czechia gives you a lot of opportunities to discover this beautiful country and meet people from all over the world. However, it is not all sunshine and roses. It requires a lot of learning and research to get a diploma. The end of the semester is approaching and that means only one thing – exams. To make your life easier, we have prepared a list of useful apps to make your learning more effective.
Students With Permit Designations “Other” Obligated to Undertake Adaptation and Integration Courses
Did you come to the Czech Republic as a student? Make sure to double-check your residence permit designation, because you might be obligated to take a mandatory adaptation and integration course! It all depends on what kind of visa or permit you have. Even if you technically came here to study, as long as your residence permit has the label “other”, you do not fall under the exemption that other students and visa holders do.
Want to Study in Czechia? Keep These Key Immigration Matters in Mind
Are you a third-country citizen planning to study in the Czech Republic or are you already studying here? One way or another, you should double-check that you know how to apply for your visa, what to do when you get to the Czech Republic, how to extend your permit once it expires, and what to do when you want to leave the country for a vacation and your visa extension hasn’t yet been approved.
Domeq 2 & 3: Even Swankier Coliving Experience Soon in Brno
If you were to take a walk along the Ponávka river these days, you’d see that two brand new buildings have grown next to Domeq, Brno’s unique coliving project. They are Domeq 2 & 3 – Domeq’s two younger siblings – and they will offer all of the same things as Domeq with a number of extra cherries on top, including air conditioning and balconies with a stunning view of Brno’s Špilberk castle. Want to know more, including how to reserve a unit? Read on!
Coronavirus in Czechia: Middle School Students Returning to School and Shops to Re-Open on 10 May
After a special meeting, the government decided on further easements of the coronavirus restrictions. Middle school (6th to 9th grade) students will be allowed to return to school in 7 regions on 3 May. The reopening date of shops changed to 10 May. The reopening date of the bodycare services stays the same.
Am I a Foreigner or Not? Story of a Czech/Luxembourgish Student in Brno
Hi, my name is Anna, I am 22 years old, and I am currently living in Brno. I was born and raised in Luxembourg, with a double nationality, Luxembourgish and Czech.
I lived in Luxembourg until my graduation in 2018, however, I visited my relatives and friends in the Czech Republic during my whole life. Living in a bi-lingual household, the language never was an issue whenever I came here.