I have just completed a one-month exchange program in Brno, Czech Republic. While the duration was short, the professional and personal growth I experienced was significant.

Brno proved to be an exceptional environment for academic focus. As a hub for technology and education in Central Europe, the city radiates an intellectual energy that is contagious. The facilities at the university were modern, and the opportunity to collaborate with international peers provided me with fresh perspectives that I will carry into my future studies/career.

Beyond the classroom, this month taught me the value of adaptability. Navigating a new culture and language—even for a short period—forces you to step out of your comfort zone. I was particularly impressed by the city's efficiency and the warmth of the local academic community, who went out of their way to ensure we had a productive stay.

I highly recommend Brno to anyone looking for an exchange destination that prioritizes education and innovation without the distractions of a massive tourist hub. It was a productive, enriching month that added real value to my academic journey.

I participated in the Summer School “Urban Sustainability, Engage in the Future” at Masaryk University, and it was a very meaningful and memorable experience for me. Before joining the program, I expected mainly lectures about sustainability, urban planning, and environmental issues. However, the course turned out to be much more practical, interactive, and engaging than I imagined.

What I liked most about this summer school was its hands on approach. Instead of only listening to lectures, we worked in international groups, did field observations, site visits, and real life case studies. We explored urban spaces, talked about real problems cities face today, and tried to propose solutions together. This made the learning process more interesting and easier to understand, even for students from different academic backgrounds.

The academic content was well organized and balanced. Field activities and group projects were the most interesting parts for me. Working with students from many countries helped me see urban sustainability from different cultural and social perspectives. Everyone brought their own experience, ideas, and opinions, which made discussions richer and more meaningful. I also improved my communication skills and learned how to work better in a multicultural team.

Another highlight of the program was the study trips. During the summer school, we visited several cities, including Bratislava in Slovakia, Prague in the Czech Republic, and Vienna in Austria. In each city, we joined guided city walks focused on urban sustainability, climate adaptation, and community planning. These trips helped us understand how different cities approach similar challenges in different ways. Seeing theory applied in real urban environments was very valuable.

Life in Brno itself was also a great experience. The city is clean, well organized, and easy to navigate with public transportation. The atmosphere was calm but lively at the same time. People were polite and friendly, and Masaryk University provided a very supportive environment for international students. Everything from accommodation to activities was well managed.

In addition to academic activities, the program included many non academic events, such as a boat party, folklore dancing, wine tasting, and swimming. These activities helped us relax, connect with each other, and build friendships outside the classroom. I met many amazing people from around the world, and we shared not only knowledge but also culture, stories, and everyday experiences.

Overall, this summer school gave me much more than academic knowledge. It helped me grow personally, become more confident, and gain international experience. I would strongly recommend this program to students who are interested in sustainability, cities, and working in an international environment. It is a great opportunity to learn, travel, and connect with people while gaining practical skills for the future.

My experience at Masaryk University Summer School was awesome; 100% recommended. You'll learn interesting topics from amazing lecturers, know people from around the world, taste delicious Czech food, and Brno is super open to international students, safe, and its transportation is efficient and easy to use, and also you are very well connected to the other central European countries if you want to visit other places. In my opinion, Central Europe is underrated, and this program is perfect to know this part of the world.

I'm very grateful to the team of the international office of Masaryk University because they were very kind and attentive with me.

(Try Svíčková; it's delicious.)

I attended the summer program of International Security at Mazaryk University during the summer of 2025. It was an incredible journey, both at the academic and human levels. The classes were very interesting, you could see how passionate the teachers were, and they always involved the students hands-in to make the topics as practical as they were theoretical. The classes were quite challenging, though. We missed many afternoon activities because of the readings we had to prepare for the next day's test. Nonetheless, this experience really was fantastic, especially for the people I met there. Having so many people with different nationalities, from different backgrounds, at different stages in their lives in the class really allowed us to have many interesting debates. To this day, the people I met there are still some of my best friends, regardless of where they are in the world. I definitely recommend this program to any student looking for some international experience, who wants to visit a few countries in Europe, and who wants to learn and have fun at the same time.

This course was the best experience. I had never been overseas before, and I figured having the summer school experience on the other side of the world would be a good experience. Not only did I make friends that I will cherish for my life, and we still talk to this day, but it was incredible to learn and witness the different cultures the world has to offer. The housing made for a great experience as well, and the excursions were phenomenal and related to course content perfectly. My professors, Petr and Athena, were such a pleasure to meet and made the experience that much better. If you ever plan to do a summer course overseas, I could not recommend a better course.

The Experience for me is a lovely memory. Why?

Because you get to know the City of Brno, as well as other cities during the weekend Trips. All of them suprised me way beyond my expectations. The lecturers as well as all the people that Supported and managed the Programm were really engaged and did their best to make this experience even more enjoyable.

The participants of the course became friends. You get to know people from all over the World. And through that you get really good reasons to visit their home countries as well :) . Besides all of the great experiences comes an great Academic part with an interesting project. We got to know man Experts from different fields that might be involved.

Overall: Of course it was an Academic trip, but is far beyond that. For me its a lovely memory. I would do it a second and even a third time and have already recommended it to many people I know.

I am so glad to join this summer exchange program, which inspired my whole life that Europe is that amazing and gorgeous !! Also, I want to thank all the staffs who help me a lot and through the trip, I learnt to be independent and extrovert enough for facing any challenges in life even in a stranger place!! Once again, thank you Petr, Adam and Jitka. Besides, I want to say Czech has one of the best food in the world that I can taste different type of traditional dishes through a month and the diverse nationality society is so nice that I feel like I am living in my hometown.