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Bc. Kateřina Nyklíčková, UCT Prague,

ročník 5

About the country

Location of the place

My internship was in Munich, which is the third largest city in Germany.

City

In my opinion, Munich is a very beautiful city with a historic city center. However, the best part is that its very close the Alps and the easy access to other interesting destinations. The city also has a pretty good public transportation system. In general, the transportation system in Germany is at a high level. I was also fortunate to buy a 50 Euro ticket, which made traveling even more affordable.

Surroundings (possible trips, ...)

Thanks to the low prices and availability of Flixbus, as well as the 50 Euro ticket, I visited Salzburg, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Neuschwanstein Castle, French Strasbourg, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Italian Milan.

Employer

I worked in a research group at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Even though the building was not located in the main university campus, its accessibility was excellent, and the technical equipment of the laboratory was of a high standard.

Work description

I worked in an analytical laboratory that focused on construction materials. During my internship, I was assigned a project to work on. I have to say that it made my internship more interesting for me.

Salary (sufficient for local conditions?)

My finances barely covered the cost of living. They just about covered accommodation and food expenses. This amount was insufficient for anything else, so I anticipated having to dip into my savings.

Language requirements

English was required, and my English skills are approximately at a B2 level, which was absolutely sufficient for me. German would have been better, but my German speaking ability is relatively poor. However, in general, Germans speak English well, so it wasn't a problem.

Accommodation (price, who provided it)

IAESTE arranged accommodation for me in an apartment that was about a 20-minute walk from my workplace. The rent was 500 Euros, but I received around 130 Euros of financial assistance from DAAD. It was a nice, modernly furnished apartment where I had my own room, and I had one more roommate in the apartment.

Social life

Meeting IAESTE members (pick-up at the airport, organized events...)

The local IAESTE organization was excellent. They helped me with all my questions. A girl picked me up at the train station upon my arrival and accompanied me to the apartment. Regular IAESTE meetings were also organized once a week.