Students

Be Brave & Speak Up

Speaking a new language can be challenging, indeed it is the biggest concern of students coming here, but the people of Olomouc are a welcoming bunch who are nothing but delighted when they hear you using their language. Of course, that is easier said than done, so here is some advice from our international alumni:

• “The Czech people here are highly educated, and the social environment is very comfortable.”
• “Try to speak Czech with locals rather than English whenever possible.”
• “Don't be afraid to communicate—be proactive.”

Click here to see some of our survival phrases.

Brush Up On Your Cooking Skills

While Olomouc has a great culinary scene for a small city, at times you are going to feel homesick for some of your favourite food that perhaps can’t be found in restaurants, or not how you know it. In that case, you can take advantage of the cooking facilities in the dormitories or your apartment for you and your friends. Most items can now be found in the city, but here are a couple of tidbits from our international alumni:

• “It's time to sharpen your cooking skills!”
• “Don't forget to bring plenty of hot pot seasoning.”

Enjoy the Experience!

While you are in Olomouc to obviously study, not all of that learning takes place in the classroom. Don’t forget to enjoy everything the city and surroundings have to offer and socialise as much as possible. This is a common piece of advice from our international alumni:

• “Enjoy your life in Europe to the fullest.”
• “Make more friends and explore more often.”
• “Go out more—don't just study all the time.”