Here are some general rules, tips and expectations to help you become accustomed to your new home!
- You will be living in the off-campus dorms of the University of Economics. The dorms are a 20-minute tramvaij (tram/cable car) ride from the university. The tram stop is right outside of your dorm building!
- Students who would like to request a friend as a roommate should contact their Program Coordinator as early as possible so that they can communicate your request to the university. Requests made too late cannot be guaranteed.
- You will be living in a shared suite-style dorm. Each room will house two students, and 3 rooms in each suite, with a shared bathroom and kitchen area. The kitchen is very basic, with a hot plate, sink, and small refrigerator. Most students eat out in Prague because food is very inexpensive.
- Your exact room will not be given to you until you arrive, but you will be living at:
Kolej Jarov III. G, Jeseniova 1954/210, 130 00 Praha 3. - Dining: For lunch and dinner you may take advantage of the student cafeterias located at the University or in the dormitory area. Hot meals usually include soup, main dish and a drink.
- You may NOT have internet access in the dorms for several days after your arrival. Visit a local Starbucks in the Prague 1 centrum (downtown area), buy a drink to receive 30 minutes of WiFi access.
- Pack a towel, as this is not provided as part of the linen service in the student residence. You may also want to bring a pair of flip-flops for the shower/bathroom.
- If you are taking any medications (regularly), please bring a 3-month supply. The brand may NOT be available in the Czech Republic.
Inclusions:
- Each dormitory building has TV rooms and a gym/fitness center. Quilts, pillows and bed linens are provided for each student, and students can ask for a replacement set of bed linens up to twice a month.
Every housing placement is different with different pros and cons. Your accommodations will be different than what you’ve come to expect in your home country. In general, be prepared for a relatively small living space in an older building with very basic amenities. Now is the time to open your mind and get ready to experience something different; this attitude is in the spirit of your decision to study abroad. Please remember that when you are abroad, you will be representing your home institution and your home country; behave appropriately.
Helpful tips for living with other people:
- Respect your flatmates and the other people who live in the building.
- Remember that you are not in your own home. Respect the property.
- Talk to your roommates if they do something that bothers you. Talking it through is the easiest way to solve a small problem before it gets bigger.
- Talk to the staff if a problem arises and you cannot work it out with your roommates.