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Bc. Jan Jůza, CTU Prague,
ročník 5About the country
Location of the place
Macedonia is a country at the Balkan peninsula. My internship was in the capital city - Skopje.
City
Skopje has about half a million inhabitants. The city is surrounded by mountains. The most of the city is not historical because it was destroyed by eatrhquake in 1963. There is an old part of the city called Old Bazaar.
Surroundings (possible trips, ...)
Just next to the city there is a mountain Vodno. There is a Millennium Cross on the top of the mountain. You can go there by a cable car.
There is also an old aqueduct nearby the city.
Matka Canyon is another famous place.
There are a lot of mountains in Macedonia so you can go hiking. For example I was in Pelister national park.
There is also an old aqueduct nearby the city.
Matka Canyon is another famous place.
There are a lot of mountains in Macedonia so you can go hiking. For example I was in Pelister national park.
Employer
Employer
ZIM Skopje
It is a company that does examination of building materials. They do tests of concrete, steel, wood, asphalt... Every procedure is according to eurocodes.
It is a company that does examination of building materials. They do tests of concrete, steel, wood, asphalt... Every procedure is according to eurocodes.
Work description
Actually, they didn't have much work for me. I didn't have much to do in the work. I was watching what are the other employees doing most of the time. I was also going to a construction sites with a guy who was supervising there.
I was also allowed to do something on my own laptop. All the people were very nice to me.
I was also allowed to do something on my own laptop. All the people were very nice to me.
Salary (sufficient for local conditions?)
13 000 MKD / month
It was something like a minimum wage. I had to use my own money as well, it was not sufficient for all my expenses.
It was something like a minimum wage. I had to use my own money as well, it was not sufficient for all my expenses.
Language requirements
English at excellent level.
Accommodation (price, who provided it)
Provided by the local IAESTE. It was a rented apartment. A very nice apartment, address Mile Popjordanov 26. We were 5 people there, I shared my room with another guy.
Price: 5 000 MKD / Month
Price: 5 000 MKD / Month
Social life
Meeting IAESTE members (pick-up at the airport, organized events...)
They picked me up at the bus station and we went to the accommodation together. They also went with me to work on the first day. They helped us with buying a bus card and macedonian sim card.
There were many events organized by IAESTE. For example international evening, many parties, also some trips - to Ohrid or to Galichnik where was a wedding celebration festival.
There were many events organized by IAESTE. For example international evening, many parties, also some trips - to Ohrid or to Galichnik where was a wedding celebration festival.
Meeting other foreign students
We were going to pubs together very often. Every Monday there was a regular meeting organized by IAESTE.
Sport and culture
I was going jogging. I went hiking to the mountains several times.
Food, local specialties
Usually I was going to a bakery for lunch. We were eating out quite often since the meals in restaurants were pretty cheap. Only beer is a little bit more expensive.
Other information
Possibilites to communicate with the Czech Republic
We had Wi-Fi at the apartment. I communicated via internet, calling is expensive.
Recommendations for students who will go to the same place
It is useful to know Cyrillic.
The weather during summer is really warm, so be prepared for that.
The weather during summer is really warm, so be prepared for that.
What not to forget with you
Debit card
Benefits of the internship
Beautiful experiences from travelling in the country.
Meeting other interns from all over the world.
Relaxed atmosphere in Macedonia.
Meeting other interns from all over the world.
Relaxed atmosphere in Macedonia.
Cooperation with IAESTE in the foreign country
Before the internship it wasn't good. I received the acceptation documents about two weeks before the start of the internship. I think it was very late.
But after I arrived to Macedonia, the cooperation with local IAESTE was perfect. They did many events for us. They took care of us very well.
But after I arrived to Macedonia, the cooperation with local IAESTE was perfect. They did many events for us. They took care of us very well.
Overall experience with IAESTE
Beautiful summer in Macedonia thanks to this organization.
Student's website
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Employer's webiste
http://www.zimad.com.mk/
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