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2023大三出國輔導通報系統 - 留學心得報告[編輯]

政經 409820015 　陳姿璇　　留學學校：查爾斯大學(捷克)-限政經系

(一)基本資料

University: Charles University Location: Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 2023/09/19-2024/07/03 Courses: European politics and economics, US politics, Introductory banking, Czech language course(21字)

(二)課程學習

Most of the courses I enrolled at Charles University were about the European politics and economics and the politics in the United States. I also took language classes. That is the Czech language, this is the top 10 hardest languages in the world. In each class, we had to speak up, staying silent was not allowed. Pronunciation was the hardest part of learning Czech for me. Some sounds have tongue rolling, which is difficult for me because our native language typically doesn't include such sounds. Pronouncing certain words was a challenge. Our classmates were from different countries, and sometimes we went out to have lunch after class. In one of the courses, the teacher took us to a farmers' market. At that time, we had been learning Czech for a while and had understood some basic questions, like asking for prices or directions. My friend and I paired up and went to a bread vendor, using Czech to ask questions and complete the assignment given by our teacher. Although it was the first time any of us had learned Czech, the teacher explained vocabulary entirely in Czech, using simple sentences. If we couldn't understand in the end, the teacher would then explain in English. In the second semester, I took a course on European transformation. It covered the political and economic changes in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland, focusing on their transition from communist countries to their current democratic states. Besides classes, the school library is also worth visiting. My favorite part is that the library has several small private spaces. If you're lucky, you can have one to yourself without sharing a table with other students. Sometimes student club organize small events, like a free breakfast on campus. Even though I didn't have classes that morning, I still went to school for the free breakfast. (307字)

(三)生活環境

I live in the Kolej Hvezda which is located in Prague 6. There is a bus stop in front of the dormitory that goes directly to the airport. Nearby, there is a small Vietnamese grocery store as well as the chain supermarkets Billa and Kaufland. It takes about seven minutes to walk to the nearest metro and tram stations, making it very convenient to go anywhere. If I do not want to cook by myself, there is a canteen next to the dormitory, but it is only open during weekday lunchtimes. If I want to have a drink, there is also a small bar in the dormitory. The dormitory offers both single and double rooms. I live in a double room, and the kitchen, toilet, and bathroom are shared. If I want to have some Asian food, there is a ramen shop run by Japanese about a ten-minute walk from the dormitory, and it’s quite good. They even offer lunch sets on weekdays, which are my favorite. The climate in the Czech Republic is probably only something we would find uncomfortable during winter. It snows during winter, and if I have to go to school, it’s really tough for me. I need to overcome the cold weather and also manage to walk on snowy paths without slipping. Thus, my favorite season here is spring. Walking on the streets, you can see blooming flowers, and you can sit on the grass in the park or on a bench nearby to read and listen to music. The most important thing is the sunset time. The sun can set as late as 9 PM. For me, even at 7 PM, it still feels like there is a long part of the day left. (289字)

(四)自我成長

After arriving in the Czech Republic, I immediately encountered a cultural shock. That is the dormitory bathrooms are coed, and both male and female students live on the same floor. It shocked me, but the feeling faded after just one day. Because in Taiwan, the dormitories are segregated by gender. Another challenge for me was cooking. In Taiwan, the convenience of eating out made it unnecessary to cook, but in the Czech Republic, dining out daily was impossible. While Prague has delicious Korean and ramen restaurants, eating out every day could quickly drain finances. In the beginning, I relied on supermarket frozen meals but soon grew tired of them. So, I searched the internet and learned how to cook, finding recipes that were beginner-friendly and could be made within a limited timeframe. Learning how to cook was my biggest accomplishment in adapting to my life in the Czech Republic. Then there was the topic of religion. One day after class, while having lunch with classmates, we suddenly started discussing religious beliefs. One of them asked me if I had any religious beliefs because in Taiwan, I didn't particularly have any specific faith. So, I mentioned that I occasionally visit temples to pray. Someone then asked if temples could be found here, and I replied with a negative answer. Later, another classmate mentioned that his parents had even found a church for him in the Czech Republic so he could attend worship. His expression seemed somewhat resigned as if reluctantly accepting the situation. At first, I thought talking about this topic would be serious, but it turned out to be quite interesting. (271字)

(五)大三出國建議

The year of studying abroad is a great opportunity to see the world and broaden your horizons. Before you go, improve your speaking skills as much as possible, and once you're abroad, don't be afraid to speak English. The people I met in the Czech Republic were all very friendly, whether they were classmates and teachers at school or strangers on the street. However, in a new environment, I believe the most important thing is to learn the local language. So, I learned the Czech language at school in order to easily understand what others are saying and be able to read product labels in Czech when shopping at the supermarket. The most important thing is to learn how to greet people in the local language. While it's possible to greet others in English, I feel that using the local language for greetings creates a warmer and more personable connection. Then, my last piece of advice is to enjoy your life in Europe and also this year. It is easy for me to go abroad and travel because it is very convenient to take the airplane or even the bus and train to cross the borders. My first time to leave the Czech Republic was to go to Bratislava which is the capital of Slovenia. This trip left a deep impression on me. Not only did I encounter heavy rain, but also heavy snow, and the train was delayed by almost two hours. Then, there was Christmas, and I really love European Christmas, especially the Christmas markets. Even though the items sold at each market are pretty much the same, it's all about soaking up the atmosphere. My favorite part of the market is definitely the mulled wine – that's a must-have!(291字)

(六)其他

After arriving in Prague, I was fortunate to join the Taiwanese Student Association in the Czech Republic. We held several events and participated in Taiwan’s National Day ceremony in the Czech Republic. At the ceremony, I had the chance to meet members of parliament and the chair of the parliament. The most impressive moment was when we chatted with one of the congressmen. He showed us a photo of him and his wife visiting Taiwan and shared their experiences.(80字)

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【照片說明：We took a photo with Congressman in the Taiwan】

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