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Matyáš Zetek, Charles University in Prague,
ročník 4About the country
Location of the place
London, England, Imperial college.
City
London
Surroundings (possible trips, ...)
London - easy to go anywhere by metro system.
I had travel card for zone 1 and 2 London metro system for free, provided by Imperial college.
Exploring London takes a bit of time so enjoy. :)
I had travel card for zone 1 and 2 London metro system for free, provided by Imperial college.
Exploring London takes a bit of time so enjoy. :)
Employer
Employer
Imperial College - University
Work description
Research. I was given a project, almost empty table. I had to manage my time, and deliver results. It wouldn't be
possible without great support from Imperial college staff.
I was working in general research about conjugated polymers, which can be used for a transportation of ions.
I was coupling electrochemical measurements with, absorption measurements. Trying to optically prove presence
of ions in the polymer.
possible without great support from Imperial college staff.
I was working in general research about conjugated polymers, which can be used for a transportation of ions.
I was coupling electrochemical measurements with, absorption measurements. Trying to optically prove presence
of ions in the polymer.
Salary (sufficient for local conditions?)
I had 120GBP/week. Free transportation and accommodation.
Salary was sufficient for food and other general expenses.
Salary was sufficient for food and other general expenses.
Language requirements
Fluent in English.
Accommodation (price, who provided it)
I had a room and bathroom for myself, alltogether about 10m^2. Kitchen was shared.
Building was about two years old.
Accommodation was provided by my host university, for free.
Building was about two years old.
Accommodation was provided by my host university, for free.
Social life
Meeting IAESTE members (pick-up at the airport, organized events...)
UK IAESTE organized many events throw the summer. However, I was so busy that I couldn't attend any. :(
Meeting other foreign students
The school and IAESTE organized many events throw out the whole summer. I attended couple events organized by my employer; lunches picknicks etc. Those weren't as much time consuming.
Sport and culture
Free gym membership provided by Imperial college. Possibilities for running, swimming, indoor cardio, weightlifting, and games.
Food, local specialties
Fish and chips (of course!)
Other information
Possibilites to communicate with the Czech Republic
Like, usually: internet - email and skype, phone calls (about 2p/min), postcards.
Recommendations for students who will go to the same place
Bring some extra money to spend.
Take advantage of college bars.
Work hard, it's gonna pay off.
Take advantage of college bars.
Work hard, it's gonna pay off.
What not to forget with you
Flip flops, umbrella, things for a sport you like.
Benefits of the internship
Networking
Knowledge
Work ethic
Knowledge
Work ethic
Cooperation with IAESTE in the foreign country
Seamlessly easy.
Overall experience with IAESTE
very good
Student's website
https://www.instagram.com/matyas_zetek/?hl=cs
Employer's webiste
https://www.imperial.ac.uk
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