My studies
I study in Prague. Very much studying I do. Oh it is a challenge, a great challenge. The school grounds are far away. Every day wandering to my campus feels like a journey from the tales of history! The creatures I have to fight off while journeying are from the most horrid tales you’ve ever heard of. Just imagine if you can. But when I get to the campus it is peaceful and we have the pleasure of smelling lovely cow and pig stool all over our campus. No it is honestly wonderful. You should visit altho I won’t tell you the way. No, that you must encover yourself my friend. I’ll survive this part of my exchange by my sheer will power. Don’t you worry about it.
My spare time
In my spare time in Prague, I explore everything the city offers. Castles rise around me like giants from forgotten centuries, and I walk through their halls imagining the footsteps of kings and queens echoing beneath mine. Museums become my second home; every exhibition pulls me into another world, another era, another story. I taste local cuisine with great enthusiasm: dumplings, goulash, kolache and everything else Prague decides to place in front of me. Each dish is a small adventure, a cultural discovery served on a plate.
I walk a lot. Sometimes without a destination, sometimes with one, but always with curiosity. The streets twist and turn like a maze, and I let them guide me wherever they want. Bridges, parks, old neighborhoods, new neighborhoods, all of them become part of my daily routes.
I hang out a lot with my new fellows. They are from far and wide, close too, but those are few. We eat, we laugh, we share experiences and opinions too. Sometimes they are good, sometimes they are bad, but perchance… it doesn’t matter?
Comparing studying in Finland and Czech Republic
Studying in Prague differs from studying in Finland in several clear ways. In Prague, the academic environment is often more formal. Lectures follow a traditional structure, and students usually listen quietly while the teacher presents the material. Communication between students and teachers can feel more distant, and the expectations are straightforward: attend classes, follow instructions, and complete tasks as assigned.
In Finland, studying is generally more flexible. Students are encouraged to participate actively, ask questions, and discuss topics during lessons. The relationship between students and teachers is more equal, and approaching a teacher for help or clarification is considered normal. Independent work plays a larger role, and students often manage their own schedules and responsibilities with more freedom.
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