Student Ambassadors ****************************************************************************************** * About the programme ****************************************************************************************** Active since 2018, the student ambassador's programme at Charles University brings togethe international students who seek further opportunities to represent their alma mater and to international student community closer together. The project's core idea is collaboration, tighten the relationship between students, their university, and the city, hence improving integration into the social and academic fabric. Our ambassadors participate on future heading of the university or discuss and organise ev students. They often represent Charles University during various events, from applicants t collaborate with our social media team as content creators or bloggers. Some are more acti leaders and work with local and international students to create more inclusive and interc environment. Therefore, the programme has two main axes: PR (representation and communicat community building (inside). You can contact our ambassadors [ MAIL "CUambassador(zavinac)cuni.cz"] if you would like t about the student life, their reasons for choosing Charles University, the admission exper other topic you have questions or doubts about. ****************************************************************************************** * Our student ambassadors ****************************************************************************************** STEMBiomedicine, Genetics Lucija Andjel, CroatiaContact e-mail [ MAIL "lucija.andjel417(zavinac)student.cuni.cz"] I have a master’s degree in animal genetics and breeding at the Faculty of Agriculture in three Erasmus experiences during my studies; one was in Prague (CULS), one in Vienna (BOKU one in Jaén, Spain (UJA). Now, I am a PhD student working on evolutionary biology at the F and, for three years, a student ambassador of CU. I love spending time in the countryside my working batteries. My hobbies include yoga, astronomy, and Netflix. My irrational dream all the dogs in the world and give them a safe home (with me). I am always happy to talk a (especially dogs), nature, science, fun facts, space, cartoons, and food. Read more Why did I choose Charles University? I chose CU for many reasons. To mention just a couple - it's located in Prague. At the beg master's studies, I spent one semester here in Prague and completely fell in love with the impressive historical monuments, beautiful parks, and green spaces around every corner to welcoming Czech and international people who live here. It's no wonder it is the sixth mos destination (in the world!) and one of the best student cities in Europe! Another reason i best and most presigeous Czech university. It is also one of the oldest universities in Eu each year, it's becoming more and more international, ranking higher among the world unive What do I like about my studies in Czechia? The Czech Republic has almost everything one could ask for. If you are a nature-loving per have the beautiful Czech countryside; if you prefer active trips, you can hike through won and natural parks, and if you like more relaxing walks, there are many greeneries and park with lakes) for a simple stroll. If you like history, you'll love it here, since Czechia i most historical countries in Europe, especially its capital, Prague! Fun fact: Prague Cast third biggest castle in the world according to the Guinness World Record! :) Moreover, if person, there are many social events where you can enjoy the company of native Czechs and international people alike. If you're an animal person, you will be pleased to know that i loving country, especially if you're a dog person: dogs are allowed almost everywhere! If lover, well, then you already know where to go. The only thing Czechia is missing is the s not fear, that is why their favourite summer destination is Croatia (my native country) so excellent, fast transport services to get there. Whith that, you can have the perfect summ Social Sciences and HumanitiesInternational Relations, Geopolitics, Liberal Arts Manuel Cerezo, MexicoContact e-mail [ MAIL "juanmanuel.cerezosamperio726(zavinac)student.cuni.cz"] I previously received my bachelor’s in law at the Autonomous University of the State of Hi Mexico. During my studies, I participated in an international academic exchange program, s semester at the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. That's how I Czechia. Now that I am a full-time student at CU, I decided to take the concept of being a student" more seriously. I participated in the Erasmus+ programme and visited the Faculty Sciences at the University of Bologna, Italy. Besides my studies, I really enjoy hiking so landscapes from the top of mountains (I consider myself more of a forest person than a bea my free time, outside of studying and working, I enjoy listening to music, and if I really often end up singing it. In the city, swimming and going to the cinema are two of my favou Beyond that, I enjoy traveling and learning about the different cultures of the world. Read more Why did I choose Charles University? Since the beginning of my law studies, I have had an interest in human rights, internation international organizations. What I then learned during my semester abroad allowed me to b professional career in international relations. I started working for higher education ins in the area of academic cooperation and as a aliaison with embassies. All of this led me t graduate studies abroad as well. My first contact with Czech culture and my professional g in international cooperation made me choose Charles University, specifically the Master's Studies. Not all universities offer this programme and, being immersed in the field of int education for some time, I knew that CU is considered one of the top universities in Europ the beauty of Prague, which I was already familiar with, made me imagine what my experienc would be like even before submitting my application. What do I like about my studies in Czechia? There are many aspects to consider. First, the Czech Republic is a safe country; I feel se Second, living in Prague is totally a positive experience that allows me to connect not on local culture but also with people from all around the world. Just with my classmates, we international community which allows us to see the concept from different perspectives. My from Germany, Norway, Spain, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hungary, Colombia, US, or UK and getting t has been a great experience. This, coupled with the opportunities I have had as a student studies here really worth it. For example, one of my professors is the Ambassador of the C NATO, and so to complement the topics covered in class, we were able to visit the headquar Last but not least, the geographical location of country right in the centre of Europe all and explore the continent easily. In conclusion, living in a country with so much history, wonderful nature makes everything more special to me. Justin Douglas HartContact e-mail [ MAIL "justindouglas.hart685(zavinac)student.cuni.cz"] Hi! Justin here. I’m originally from the United States but have been living abroad for 20 Czechia, Oman, Slovakia, Morocco, and the Palestinian Territories. I am in my final year o Liberal Arts and Humanities at the Faculty of Humanities with a focus on history and anthr from university, I’m a theater kid who loves karaoke nights, as well as a political loudmo never shy away from a chat about geopolitics. You can also find me talking about random ti when strolling through the center of Prague (e.g. Václavské náměstí was once a horse marke thing, if you make it to the flea market U Elektry, let me know if you find non-EU paper m renaissance costumes, or flags, as I am always eager to expand my collection of each. Read more Why did I choose Charles University? Charles University was an obvious choice for me. Not only does it exist in the beautiful c (and Plzeň, Hradec Králové, and Poděbrady), it also provides a respected - and affordable I applied to the Liberal Arts and Humanities programme because, while vast in scope, I wan immersed in several different fields of study in a true renaissance fashion. While it was first, studying anthropology, history, sociology, and psychology all at once yielded a gre for the interconnectedness among seemingly disparate fields. Aside from the programme itse University is also a highly ranked institution with a number of follow-up master’s program to pursue after graduation. What do I like about my studies in Czechia? Prague is a great host. By day, the city is a gorgeous, walkable, and culturally diverse p of green space and cafés. By night, Prague’s cultural scene comes to life, with home-grown at several venues throughout the city. I would say that life outside of university is equa as the academic and there is never a shortage of activities to do or hobbies to pursue. I’ didn’t mention the safety of Prague and the ease of living in the city. I am not afraid to late hours of the night or early hours of the morning, still by a reliable public transpor When I’m not studying or engaging in the cultural activities, I have a part time job as an made possible due to the flexibility of my study programme. Having a job is unquestionably studying at CU and it is quite common among the students. Medicine and HealthGeneral Medicine Daniela MendesContact e-mail [ MAIL "daniela.mendesdeamador401(zavinac)student.cuni.cz"] I’m Daniela, currently in my sixth year as a General Medicine student at the Third Faculty (LF3). I’m from Portugal, but moved to Prague right after finishing high school at the age I talked to an older student and asked him all the questions I had about moving to Prague, and what to expect at the faculty. Now, as a sixth-year student, I’ll get to help others t helped me. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, meeting up with friends or staying fit like swimming or going to the gym. Read more Why did I choose Charles University? In the last year of high school I still wasn’t sure about what I wanted to study. I had 2 different ideas in my mind – pursuing mathematics back home or exploring medicine abroad. I started looking up universities that offered the course of medicine in English and that’ Republic and Charles University in particular came up. After some research, I realised the university was highly ranked (higher than the ones bac few weeks, I decided that this was what I really wanted to do. A couple months later, I to exam, visited Prague for the first time and fell in love with it. And now, here I am. The monuments, and the feeling of safety while walking around the city were the final points t What do I like about my studies in Czechia? My favorite part about living in Prague is really how safe it is here. Whether it’s 2PM or is a lot safer than most of the other cities I’ve been to. Additionally, the expat communi colleagues are all from different countries so we get to come in contact with people from backgrounds and cultures. Another great thing is the fact that there's always something happening or to do – from pa to go to during the day, to loads of bars and clubs to choose from for an amazing night ou want to spend a day in nature or go for a weekend-getaway, all it takes is a 1-2h trip by mountains or other Czech cities! The student benefits are also worth mentioning - we get the best discounts, including acce transport in Prague for 5 Euros per month and the chance to visit other cities for a very getting to Berlin for 11 Euros!