Krystal Fast (Accommodation Krystal) ****************************************************************************************** * ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT STUDYING? WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU! ****************************************************************************************** Dear students, Thank you for choosing ÚJOP UK to be the beginning of your academic career in the Czech Re to make this big step as easy as possible for you, we have summarized the most important g your arrival, as well as information about registration at the study centre, studying and Republic. In addition to learning English and preparing for your university studies, there are many do. What can you look forward to? • New friends from all over the world. • Teachers who really want you to succeed. If you attend classes and study hard, they will for you. • A friendly team of academic assistants and supervisors. Please contact them if you need regarding classes at ÚJOP or your future university studies. • An introductory one-week orientation programme where you will get important information and living in the Czech Republic. You will meet with ÚJOP alumni who will give you advic handle everything. • Field trips, sports and cultural events throughout the year - see photo gallery here. Make sure to bring your guitar, piano sheet music, cookbook, badminton, football, violin, camera. Everything will be useful. *========================================================================================= * Calendar of important events *=========================================================================================   Autumn Winter Spring Adaptation and Orientation Course St. Nicholas Day [ URL "https:// Trips to the countrysid eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Album/107864eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Al Matriculation [ URL "https://eu.zoPhotography competition [ URL "htFinal exams UJOP/Album/10347824"] eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Album/10810690"] Nostrification (Diploma recognitioChristmas Certificate award cerem eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Al Visits to universities [ URL "httpDoors Open Days [ URL "https:// Visits to theatres, mus eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Album/1078094eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Album/111063[ URL "https://eu.zoner etc.) Album/10823805"] Halloween [ URL "https://eu.zoneraSubmitting applications for all fields of Album/10595788"] study except arts Musical matinee [ URL "https:// eu.zonerama.com/UJOP/Album/10791216"] Submitting applications to arts schools You can check for more events and aktivities for students of Charles University at the pag [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1618.html"] . The Prague-Krystal study centre and the study department of ÚJOP UK wish you a safe trip t Republic and successful studies! ****************************************************************************************** * IMPORTANT INFORMATION ****************************************************************************************** All that you find below is essential for your seamless check-in and the start of your clas 1. WHEN AND WHERE? Arriving at the study centre: 1 November 2024 - 3 November 2024 Start of classes: 4 November 2024 Address of the school (school building and dormitory): José Martího 2/407, Praha 6 [ URL " maps/4kMmzac3VAmnrPx1A"] GPS: 50.0938867N, 14.3413583E Description of the route is given below in the paragraph 7. FROM PRAGUE AIRPORT TO THE DOR The hotel receptionis open 24 hours a day.  • Phone number of the study department (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM): +420 724 076 495 (Nico [ URL ""] • Phone number of the accommodation: +420 770 106 367 (Jana Geršiová) [ URL ""] students 2. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU It is very important that you bring the documents and items that will be necessary for you study and diploma recognition. Remember to check the list to make sure everything is ready departure. 2.1. To register at the study centre All students need: • A valid passport. • One colour passport photo (3,5 x 4,5 cm). • The original health insurance document and insurance card (we recommend making a copy of document and card) In addition to the above, underage students (i.e. students under 18 years of age at the ti registration) must also bring: • A consent that photographs and video footage taken during classes and school events may promotional purposes.(the form is available here - download [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/ version1-eng_cz_declaration_of_parent_minor_student.pdf"] , print and have your parent o sign it). The document must be signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and notarized If you have a question regarding nostrification, write to nicole.bulantova@ujop.cuni.cz  [ "mailto:nicole.bulantova@ujop.cuni.cz"]    2.2. To have your diploma recognised All students need: • Documents for nostrification For more information and a detailed list of documents, see Nostrification of secondary edu "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-132.html"] . In addition to the above, underage students (i.e. students under 18 years of age at the ti registration) must also bring: • Power of attorney for the nostrification process (a form with the details of the authori sent to you by email - download, print and have your parent or legal guardian sign it. T be signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and notarized. The document is not v notarization 2.3. For classes you need: • A laptop or tablet with a keyboard (not just a phone). We recommend Windows or Linux ope • Headphones, microphone and webcam. You will work with MS Teams. • EU socket adapter if your country uses a different one. 2.4. For hobby and free time: • A musical instrument such as a guitar, flute, violin (not a piano:-). • Sheet music for piano. • A cookbook. • Badminton. • Football or other kind of balls. • Camera etc. Before you arrive: In order to prepare for your arrival, we need to receive information fr about the stage of your visa processing and when you plan to arrive. In addition, we need parents if you are under 18) to sign important documents before you arrive. Please make su and followed all the very important points in this guide, which are listed below. 3. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A VISA, EMAIL US IMMEDIATELYfor room reservation If you have paid your accommodation deposit, we have a place reserved for you in one of ou The rooms in Krystal dormitory are twin rooms. For better integration of students and fast learning, your roommate may be of a different nationality than you. For students who need a visa: we can only reserve a room for you after it is confirmed tha visa has been granted. Once you have your visa, please send a scan of it to your academic (mariko.cerna(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz) [ MAIL "mariko.cerna(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz"] ), who wil you a confirmation of your room reservation. The room is reserved for you only after we se confirming it. For visa-free students: we will reserve a room for you after we have received payment. Important: Please remember that you must send an email no later than 25 October 2024 with your planned arrival date (see 4. IF YOU ALREADY KNOW YOUR ARRIVAL DATE, EMAIL US IMMEDIAT If you do not let us know your arrival on time, your dorm room will not be ready for you b arrival. 4. IF YOU ALREADY KNOW YOUR ARRIVAL DATE, EMAIL US IMMEDIATELYfor your room to be prepared 4.1. Arrival 1 - 3 November 2024 Once you know the date and time of your arrival, please report (no later than 25 October 2 information to the following email address: • nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz [ MAIL "nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz "] Please include "ARRIVAL + student's name" in the subject line of the email. Attach a scan the email. Please note: Without confirmed arrival information, your room cannot be ready before your 4.2. Arrival after 3 November 2024 Late arrival (i.e. after 3 November) is accepted only for serious and justified reasons an condition of online class participation, but no later than 20 November. When registering y explain the reasons for the delay. In case of late arrival, the student is obliged to inform the study department and the dor to the following addresses: • jana.gersiova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jana.gersiova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz"] • nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz [ MAIL "nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz "] Include "DELAYED ARRIVAL + student's name" in the subject line of the email. Please note: No refunds for missed classes! 5. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OF THE STUDY/ACCOMMODATION CONTRACT Signing the study contract (and the accommodation contract if you have booked accommodatio condition for starting your studies. You must sign it electronically from home via the Sig will send you a link to sign the contract electronically by the end of August. If you are age, the contract(s) must be signed by your parents. The instructions for signing the contracts are here [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-198 electronic_signature_process_in_the_signi_app_en.pdf"] . If you have not received an email from us by October 31, check your SPAM or bulk mail fold no email from us there either, write to: • nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz [ MAIL "nicole.bulantova(zavinac)ujop.cuni.cz "] Include "SIGNI PROBLEM + student's name" in the subject line of the email. 6. STUDYING BEFORE ARRIVAL To support you on your educational trip as much as possible, we have prepared a summary of courses related to your chosen field of study. It has been attached to the email we have s you do not have these materials, please email your academic assistant (mariko.cerna@ujop.c "mailto:mariko.cerna@ujop.cuni.cz"] ). Coming to the Czech Republic is very exciting of course. Maybe this is your first independ To make it easier for you, we have prepared a detailed guide on how to get from the airpor Please note: if you are travelling to the Czech Republic by other means (train, bus or car downloading the mobile app "PID Lítačka". It is available to download on Google Play [ URL play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.dpp.praguepublictransport&hl=cs"] and App "https://itunes.apple.com/cz/app/pid-l%C3%ADta%C4%8Dka/id983071129"] . It offers all Pragu transport tickets. You can even find your connection in the app and the app will also sugg suitable ticket for your trip. 7. FROM PRAGUE AIRPORT TO THE DORMITORY 7.1. Withdrawing cash at the airport We kindly remind you that in the Czech Republic, payment is made in Czech crown (koruna). is usually not accepted. Payment by card is common. We recommend withdrawing a small amoun Czech crowns (500-1000 CZK) upon arrival for transport and other small expenses. There are airport. ATTENTION: We do not recommend using the exchange offices at the airport and at the hotel. large margin.We recommend watching two short videos on YouTube before you arrive: