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Bc. Kateřina Sladká, UCT Prague,
ročník 4About the country
Location of the place
Osijek is the centre of Croatian Slavonia - located east from Zagreb. Disadvantage of the place is that it´s not close to the sea, on the other hand it´s much cheaper than by the sea ;-)
City
Osijek is quite small city - from dorm where I lived it was about 30 minutes to the city centre by walk. I worked in the lab at the University of Osijek situated in the same campus like dormitory. Student canteen was in the Campus - opened till mid of July. Shop was about 10 minutes walk, bakery was close...
Surroundings (possible trips, ...)
https://www.veronikasadventure.com/cs/chorvatska-slavonie-20-skvelych-zazitku/
It´s possible to go during weekend to the seaside (Zadar, Rijeka...) or e.g. to visit Plitvice lakes, Zagreb etc.
It´s possible to rent a car in Osijek and it´s also cheaper when you have full car (international driving license isn´t problem as well).
It´s possible to go during weekend to the seaside (Zadar, Rijeka...) or e.g. to visit Plitvice lakes, Zagreb etc.
It´s possible to rent a car in Osijek and it´s also cheaper when you have full car (international driving license isn´t problem as well).
Employer
Employer
Department of Chemistry at the University of Osijek
Work description
synthesis of MOFs (metal-organic frameworks), I synthetised sulphide-based peroskvites with metal and organic ligand.
Salary (sufficient for local conditions?)
800 kn per week - for dorm and food it´s sufficient but if you want to do some trips, saved money necessary. Money is paid monthly and on the rebound, just last payment is little bit in advance.
Language requirements
good English
Accommodation (price, who provided it)
in the dorm, 900 kn per month, IAESTE Osijek booked it for us
Social life
Meeting IAESTE members (pick-up at the airport, organized events...)
pick-up at the airport by your buddy, they help you with administration stuff (contracts, bank account etc.)
IAESTE weekends, messenger group for all trainees and IAESTE members for activities during stay
IAESTE weekends, messenger group for all trainees and IAESTE members for activities during stay
Meeting other foreign students
ask IAESTE members about other trainees or ERASMUS students in Osijek and their contact (facebook etc.)
Sport and culture
church of St. Peter and Paul, museums, Osijek ZOO, pedestrian bridge across the river, beach in the riverside, swimming pool outside, gocarts, bowling in Portanova (shopping centre), cinema...
Food, local specialties
Ajvar (sauce), Pleskavica, Cevapi (meat), Graševina (wine)...
price same as in Czech Republic
price same as in Czech Republic
Other information
Possibilites to communicate with the Czech Republic
via email, facebook
Recommendations for students who will go to the same place
don´t hesitate, it´s not by the sea but it´s unforgettable experience and great place to stay and be patient - every administration stuff is very slow in Croatia but everything works out at the end ;-)
What not to forget with you
nothing special
Benefits of the internship
language improvement, work experience, meeting lots of international and Croatian students, meeting new culture
Cooperation with IAESTE in the foreign country
great
Overall experience with IAESTE
In conclusion, if you are considering going for an internship abroad or ERASMUS, you should go. It´s a great experience for you and also a great item for your CV. It´s not always so great as everyone says, sometimes it´s difficult to solve everything on your own but it´s worth it!
Student's website
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Employer's webiste
http://www.unios.hr/en/
Other useful links
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Other comments
It´good to borrow student cards from someone from IAESTE - there is like 75 % discount in student restaurants with them.