WELCOME BOOKLET 2013

LF1MEDSOC.CZ

LF1MEDSOC

Welcome to 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University

LF1 MEDSOC is a non-profit student organisation that aims to help all aspects of your student life. Were here to make sure you have the best experience possible at University. LF1 MEDSOC is run by students, for students. You can have your say in what LF1 MEDSOC does and how it is run - so we urge you to take advantage of one of the many ways you can get involved. This year, our Board and the rest of the LF1 MEDSOC Team (consisting of over 40 students), is extra dedicated to give you support. This includes providing academic help, creating a support network that the student body can rely on for issues such as visa, health, and Guides for 1st year students. We'd also like to provide activities that help to bring students together as a community, which means daytime events, arts, cultural, charity, volunteering, as well as the classic nights out. In this booklet you will find information including both the boring yet necessary, as well as the much more enticing social aspects. If there is anything you want to know that we havent covered here please feel free to ask us. We are here to help. Good luck with your studies, we hope you enjoy living in Prague . The LF1 MEDSOC Board

Contents
LF1 MEDSOC Enrolment, Freshers Week and the new Term Work & Play Visa Health Prague Accommodation Communication Money Transport Food, Drink and Nightlife The Arts Shopping Sports and Leisure Bookshops, Libraries, Czech and Websites 3 5 6 7 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16

LF1 MEDSOC
The Board lf1medsoc@lf1.cuni.cz
Nabeel Siddiqui | President president@lf1medsoc.cz Barbara Dankova | Vice-President of Academic Affairs vpaa@lf1medsoc.cz Shrey Mathur | Vice-President of Student Support vpss@lf1medsoc.cz Suhib Taher | Vice-President of Activities & Media vpam@lf1medsoc.cz Paymon Ashley Zomorodian | Treasurer treasurer@lf1medsoc.cz

Academic Affairs Department

Aris Karatasakis | Medical Study Resources Coordinator medstudyresources@lf1medsoc.cz Kyriakos Pelekanos | Dental Study Resources Coordinator dentstudyresources@lf1medsoc.cz Candy Mokotedi | WikiLectures Coordinator wikilectures@lf1medsoc.cz Emma Kelley | Clinical Experience Coordinator clinicalexp@lf1medsoc.cz

Student Support Department

Alexa da Silva | Health Coordinators health@lf1medsoc.cz Petr Dub | Visa Coordinator petr@forstudents.cz

Activities & Media Department

Christos Kakkou | Head of Events events@lf1medsoc.com Wilson Zou | Head of Sports sports@lf1medsoc.cz Emma Zitting | Head of Charity & Volunteering charity-vol@lf1medsoc.cz

LF1MEDSOC.CZ
This is a website designed and run by LF1 MEDSOC, for the students of 1st Faculty of Medicine. It aims to serve as your online resource for all aspects of your student life. So make sure you bookmark it! It contains valuable study resources, non-academic support, information on upcoming events, sporting events and useful tips (such as how to obtain your faculty email address). It also features a gallery where you can view photographs from recent events!

your queries. It is also a good place to nd a new at to rent, or if youre looking to buy some used textbooks.

Facebook
Join our Facebook group to get the latest updates on whats going on. LF1 MEDSOC Facebook Page www.facebook.com/lf1medsoc

LF1 MEDSOC Ofce

The Ofce serves as a central hub of information for all students. One Board member will be there during the opening hours. As well as having all information online, you can ask for it in person at the Ofce. You will be taken to the Ofce in the orientation tour on enrolment day. The directions to the Ofce are also on our website. This includes study resources, non-academic support and general enquiries, opportunities for charity and volunteering projects, technical support, information on upcoming social events and sporting activities, and of course you can buy your ofcial 1st Faculty of Medicine hoodies, t-shirts and white coats!

Signing Up
If you are a Facebook user, you can log in through Facebook by clicking on the Login with Facebook button. If you are not a Facebook user, then you can sign up manually, by clicking on the Sign Up button at the top of the home page. In order to access some of the les to help you with your studies, you must be logged in to download the les onto your computer.

Forum
The forum is a great place to ask questions about pretty much anything, other students as well as dedicated members of LF1 MEDSOC will answer

Enrolment, Freshers Week and the new Term

Enrolment Day
Enrolment will take place on 20th September 2013. On this day you will arrive at U nemocnice 5, and you will ll in some paperwork to ofcially enroll at our faculty. This can take a few hours so bring a drink and a snack! You will also meet your fellow students, as well as your trusted Guides. You will be split into groups and your Guides will take you through the paperwork, and will take you on an orientation tour of our campus, so you know where your classes will be held. You will also exchange your contact details with your Guide as they will be your go-to person for any questions you may have during your rst year. You will also be shown to the LF1 MEDSOC Ofce, where you can always reach us for anything you might need while you are on campus. Dont forget to bring some cash if you would like to buy an ofcial faculty hoodie or t-shirt!

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) costs around 250 K and you will need it for entry in to some university buildings and as an ID card when you go in to the hospitals. With it, you can also get discounts at many places (shops, restaurants, travel) in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Freshers Week 2013

Every student in our faculty looks forward to Freshers Week. Your Freshers Week starts on the enrolment day (20.9.2013), and nishes just before the start of the new term. We have a great line-up of a variety of events for you. From daytime ice-breakers to big nights out. Make sure you get yourself to all of the events as it is a fantastic way to meet and greet your new fellow students and also to get to know the upper years! You will be given a yer about Freshers Week 2013 on enrolment day.

Guides
The Guides are dedicated students who are available to help you settle in to life in Prague and life as a medical student. You will be divided into groups and each group will have appointed guides. You will meet with them regularly as they know that starting medical school in a different country is a daunting experience. They are there to help you every step of the way. You will also be able to contact them by email, Facebook and phone. Feel free to ask them anything from which textbook to use, to which clubs are good.

Start of Term
The start of term is on 1st October 2013. You will have already received your timetable of classes on enrolment. Its a good idea to have a look at the websites of the teaching departments in advance to see the teaching schedule so you know which topics are being covered. Your work load is reasonably light in the rst week but quickly builds up in the rst month.

Student Card (ISIC)

When you enroll you receive a slip (see image below). You need it to purchase your student card. You will be shown on the orientation tour where to go to get this card.

Work & Play

Department Websites
Visit the websites of teaching departments to get useful information. They should be up-to-date and contain the schedule of the teaching program. Lecture presentations can be downloaded from these websites, and if there are any announcements, they are usually made on these websites. Go to the web page below! Departments of 1.LF UK www.lf1.cuni.cz/en/departments-contacts

Medical Book Reviews

A very common question we often get from new students is concerning which books to use. Although you should feel free to ask any of our Guides for some advice on this issue, our website (www.lf1medsoc.cz) contains a Medical Book Reviews page. On this page you can search for books, and read ratings and reviews for each book given by students from our faculty. This should denitely help you to make an informed decision!

Dropbox
LF1 MEDSOC have set up a Dropbox system so that all students have immediate access to valuable study resources without even needing to ask. On enrolment, you will be asked to give us your email address and also to open a Dropbox account. Using this email address we will invite you to a shared folder. You and the rest of your study group will all share this folder, and inside it, there will be organised study resources for you. You can also upload new les to this shared folder as a great way to share resources with your fellow students. So make sure you get access to this system on enrolment day. Our Guides will be there to make sure this happens smoothly.

2nd Hand Book Sale

During the Freshers Week, we will host our annual 2nd Hand Book Sale. Here you can have a look at and buy used books, usually in decent condition at a fraction of the retail price. We all know medical books can be expensive, so its a smart idea to check it out. LF1 MEDSOC staff will be at the Book Sale to advise you so you can make a good choice.

Events & Sports

Our Events Team at LF1 MEDSOC are dedicated to show you a good time. Since we are international students from many countries, we try hard to cater for all types of people and cultures. Freshers Week 2013 is perfect to start off the year with a bang. Then during the year we host many events including, days out in the sun, park BBQs, nights out, pub quizzes, cultural and musical events. Our Sports Team offer regular weekly sports, and also annual leagues and tournaments for both boys and girls. You will receive information about our upcoming events and sporting activities on enrolment day. Also you can keep updated by joining our Facebook Page and bookmarking our website.

LF1MEDSOC.CZ
Our website also contains many valuable study resources in the Education section. Whenever we get our hands on new study material that we think is helpful, we upload it onto both our website and the Dropbox folders.

LF1 MEDSOC Ofce

If you happen to be on campus, and online access is not preferable to you. We have hard copies and electronic copies of the same study materials at our Ofce. So feel free to drop by and have a look.

Charity & Volunteering

This is something we care a lot about at LF1 MEDSOC. As medical students we should be looking at how we can give back to the community. If you would like to help take part in anything from charitable fund raising events, to donating blood. Just ask us! Our Charity & Volunteering Team will be happy to have you on board.

FSAD
If you have anything you need to sort out concerning your studies then visit the FSAD ofce in the Deans Building (Kateinks 32).

Visa
EU citizens do not need to apply for a visa. In Czech Republic, they recognise two types of visas. Short Term Visa (up to 90 days), and Long Term Visa (more than 90 days). Students from non-EU countries who wish to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days have to apply for a Long-Term Visa. An application for the permit should be submitted to the Czech Embassy or Consulate in the your country of origin at least two months before arrival. Please be aware that the administration process can easily take 8 weeks. Remember to apply for visa on time (at least two months in advance). The price of the visa fee depends on country you come from. The documents that you submit for the application cannot be older than 180 days (this doesnt include personal travel documents, civil registry documents and photographs). All documents, except for the travel documents, must be in the Czech language (either originally in Czech or in a foreign language accompanied with a certied translation into the Czech language). Refer to the Ministry of Interiors Website for more information regarding the application.

Registration at Foreign Police

For NonEU citizens you must register with the Foreign Police within three days of arriving to the Czech Republic. It is strongly advised that you contact our afliated agency ForStudents (see website below). They have a wealth of experience in dealing with foreign students visas and are trusted by our faculty and endorsed by LF1 MEDSOC. If you contact them before your arrival, they can arrange an appointment for you at the Foreign Police. This can save you hours of waiting time! In addition to this they will accompany at the Foreign Police and communicate for you in Czech. The documents required for this registration at Foreign Police are:

1. Passport 2. Completed registration card (available at the

Foreign Police ofce)

3. One photograph 4. Registration fee - paid by "kolek" (a kind of

stamp) in value of 2,500 K (available from any post ofce)

Application in your Home Country

The things that you will need for the application include:

1. Travel documents 2. Three photographs 3. A completed form Application for Long Stay
Visa

4. Funds to cover the cost of stay in the territory 5. A document conrming the purpose of stay in
the Czech Republic (i.e. conrmation of studies at Charles university) 6. A document conrming your accommodation for the period of stay in the Czech Republic (I.e. conrm that you either own or are leasing an apartment/house here) 7. A medical report certifying that you do not suffer from a serious disease. 8. Health insurance for an amount of at least 60,000 EUR, covering the territory of the Czech Republic. Please contact ForStudents as they can also sort our your health insurance needs. Read more information about this in the Health section of this booklet (page 9).

Visa Extensions
When you will need to extend your visa, you are obliged to submit an application no earlier than 90 days and later than 14 days before validity of your visa expiration. Remember that ForStudents can keep a track of your visa expiration and remind you when it is needed to be extended! The documents needed for visa extensions are:

2. Make an appointment at the Foreign Police 3. 4. 5. 6.

for the application, visa extension, bridging visa, re-book an appointment on demand. Personal assistance at the Foreign Police when submitting the application. Translation translation of documents received in Czech Email support - general support, advice and information about changes or regulations. Reminder sending you reminders when it is necessary to extend your visa

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Passport One photograph Application form Conrmation of studies (from FSAD) Conrmation of accommodation Czech bank account statement OR foreign credit card statement. This is to show you have the money to fund your stay in Czech Republic. Minimum amount need for one year is 81,400 K and for two years is 134,200 K. 7. Health insurance complex/comprehensive insurance covering the territory of the Czech Republic from accredited insurance company VZP, UNIQA. Contact ForStudents for cheaper prices.

ForStudents www.forstudents.cz info@forstudents.cz +420 775 078 190

ForStudents at LF1 MEDSOC Ofce

Every Wednesday 09.00 - 17.00, ForStudents will have ofce hours at our LF1 MEDSOC Ofce. Here you can ask anything about your visa and visa extension, and the agency can manage your application process. This will save you many days of hassle trying to sort out your documentation by yourself. These professionals can help you for a very small one off payment of 500 K. Please note that LF1 MEDSOC do not receive any nancial benet from ForStudents. For this small price, ForStudents can: Foreign Police Department Prague Konvova 32 www.mvcr.cz/mvcren

1. Help with application form checking if all the

information is correct, ll in the part which must be in Czech and prepare all the necessary documents for the process.

Health
Health Insurance
Health insurance is very important in the Czech Health Care system. EU students with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and non-EU students with a valid heath insurance can obtain health care in all State Hospitals (for free) and at any private GP or private hospital (may carry extra charges depending on what you need).

Medical Check-Up
You will need to have a medical check-up before registering for the 2nd year of studies. The stamp in your Index Book can be obtained by any GP you choose to register with.

Motol & Bulovka Hospitals

In case of any health problems, health care for foreigners is usually offered in Motol Faculty Hospital or at Bulovka Faculty Hospital. There you will be able to nd English speaking staff. The General Teaching Hospital (VFN) is opposite the Anatomy building and is also at your service. How to get to the Hospitals: Motol: take bus number 167 from Andl metro stop. Alternatively go to Hrdansk (green line) and take bus number 174. % % Bulovka: take the tram number 10 (from I.P. Pavlova with direction towards Nmst Mru) or tram number 24 (from Albertov with direction Karlovo Nmst) and get off at the Bulovka station. Then follow the signs (3 minutes walk to the hospital premises), consult the reception at Building A1 for Foreigners' Department. Hospitals Motol Faculty Hospital www.fnmotol.cz/foreigners-department Bulovka Faculty Hospital www.fnb.cz % 24 Hour Pharmacies Belgick 37 Palackho 5 tefanikova 6 Recommended GPs (all of them speak English) MUDr. Jachum Bednar jachbed@seznam.cz MUDr. Youngova www.young.co.cz/welcome Counselling Joseph Dodds info@psychotherapy.cz www.psychotherapy.cz, Legerova 11

EU Students
EU students should ensure they request the European Health Insurance Card in their home country. Czech hospitals are entitled to give urgent necessary health care to EHIC holders. However it is strongly advised that you should activate it prior to using it, through health insurance funds (HIF). This includes obtaining a "Certicate of Registration", which you must bring it with you every time you seek medical care, either at a GP or at a hospital (for emergencies, (just the EHIC is enough for admission). Visit the largest health insurer VZP to sort this out free of charge at Na Pertn 6, Praha 1.

Non-EU Students
Non-EU students must have Czech health insurance to apply for their visa extension. Please contact ForStudents as they can also sort our your health insurance needs. They have the license to give you health insurance. Remember that ForStudents have regular ofce hours at the LF1 MEDSOC Ofce, every Wednesday 09.00 - 17.00. They can offer student health insurance for as cheap as 850 K per month. This is a good option because:

1. Their service is in English 2. They select the best/cheapest health

insurance. 3. They will NOT sell you some expensive health insurance that you do not need.

Register with a GP
It is advisable that you register yourself with a GP. In that way, if you ever need general consultation and/ or follow-ups, you can arrange an appointment and obtain medical care free of charge, as long as you are registered as his/her patient and you have a valid health insurance.

Prague
Public Holidays
Czech Independence Day (1st January) Easter Monday (9th April) Labour Day (1st May) Liberation Day (8th May) St. Cyril and Methodius (5th Jul) Jan Hus Day (6th Jul) St. Wenceslas Day (28th Sept) Czechoslovak Independence Day (28th Oct) Freedom and Democracy Day (17th Nov) Christmas Eve (24th Dec) Christmas Day (25th Dec)

Smoking & Drinking

The ofcial drinking and smoking age in the Czech Republic is 18. The Czech Republic has laws that limit smoking. One of the main points is a ban on smoking in public places. You cant smoke on platforms, at trams/bus stops, at the railway/bus/ metro station, on public transport and in places of entertainment and if you do so you can be ned. Smoking is common in bars and restaurants, although restaurant owners should provide an area for non-smokers and some bars/restaurants are nonsmoking.

University Calendar
01.10.2013 - 21.12.2013 23.12.2013 - 01.01.2014 02.01.2014 - 17.01.2014 20.01.2014 - 14.02.2014 17.02.2014 - 30.05.2014 02.06.2014 - 27.06.2014 30.06.2014 - 31.08.2014 01.09.2014 - 12.09.2014 18.04.2014 Deans Day 14.05.2014 Rectors Day Winter term 12 weeks Christmas vacation Winter term cont. 3 weeks Exam period 4 weeks Summer term 15 weeks Exam period 4 weeks Summer vacation Prolonged exam period

Accommodation
Halls of Residence
The University will allocate you a room in the kolej upon request at the student affairs ofce. The three available are Hvzda, Komenskho and Kajetnka. Prices vary from 8,000 - 10,000 K per month and rooms are either single or shared.

Private Flats
Most students choose to rent a at. Generally you will have to pay the rental agency one month rent as commission, and the landlord one month rent as a deposit. Most property agencies have English speaking staff so you should have no problems. They will also provide you with an English version of the contract. ForStudents www.forstudents.cz Czech Campus www.czechcampus.com Expats.cz www.expats.cz Happy House Rentals www.happyhouserentals.com Home Sweet Home www.homesweethome.cz

Important Telephone Numbers

112 - General emergency number (English) 155 - Ambulance 158 - Police 156 - Municipal police 150 - Fire Brigade The international Dialing code for the Czech Republic is +420.

Carrying ID
You are probably not going to need to use any form of ID on a daily basis, however, you should carry a copy of your passport data pages (inc. visa pages) in your wallet at all times as Czech law requires you to do so. It is unlikely you will be asked to show it but if you are unable to present it, you can be detained until they can prove you are who you say you are. It is also advisable to send a copy of these to a friend/ family member in case you lose your passport, as it will speed up the process of getting a new one.

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Communication
Mobile Phones
You can choose from Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2, though most students are with Vodafone. For ease of communication, you should visit a phone store in the centre. A pre-paid SIM from Vodafone costs 500 K and comes with 500 K of credit. Call costs and text messages are cheap and if you have Vodafone SIM you can send free SMS to other Vodafone users from the website. Credit can be bought from phone shops, tabaks and at most ATMs. You can also set up a phone contract with any of the retailers. Ask around to make sure you get the best deals. Skype is a software that you can download onto your computer to make calls to landlines and mobile phones very cheaply. You can also (video) call other Skype users for free. This is a great way to call home without costing you a fortune.

Banks
To open an account you will need your passport, additional proof of ID, proof of an address in Prague (e.g. your halls/at contract or a bill with your name and address) and conrmation of studies. There are lots of banks available and some offer student accounts. Be aware that Czech banks charge fees for almost everything. The larger branches in the centre usually have a foreign customer desk with English speaking staff. If you have a student card issued by the bank in your country, you will not be charged the fee for ATM withdrawals, however the exchange rate may differ from ATM to ATM, depending on the Czech banks exchange rate that they offer. O2 Telefonica Vaclvsk nmst www.cz.o2.com Vodafone I.P. Pavlova www.vodafone.cz BCH Telecommunications Francouzska 8 www.bch.cz Expat Center of esk spoitelna Rytsk 29 www.casa.cz HSBC V Celnici 10 www.hsbc.cz Komerni Banka Na Pkop 33 www.kb.cz SOB Belehradska 110 www.csob.cz/bankcz/en Raiffeisenbank Nrodni Tida 9 www.rb.cz

Internet
The most popular companies are O2 and UPC. A great company that will get you set up at no extra cost is BCH Telecommunications. They speak English and will deal with any correspondence between yourself and your internet provider. There are lots of cafes with WiFi all over Prague as well as internet cafes. For those of you who will get internet service from O2, you can make use of the various free WiFi hotspots around Prague (shopping malls, cafes etc).

Money
Currency
The Czech Koruna/Crown (K) is the currency. In the centre you can pay with both Czech Koruna and Euros. Remember that if an exchange ofce advertises a good exchange rate, they may charge a large commission. Checking the current exchange rate online is often worth doing before you exchange your money so you know you are getting a good deal.

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Transport
Opencard
On enrollment you will ll out the application form for getting an Opencard, and an agreement with processing of personal data. You will use these along with valid ID and two passport size photos to get your Open card. The Open card costs 720 K for three months if you are under 26 years (over 26 costs 1480 K) and are valid to use on trams, the metro and buses. The Opencard is validated when you place it in front of the card reader, at the metro and trams. Inspectors will be equipped with microform readers to check the validity of the card. You must carry a valid conrmation of studies (ISIC), in case of an inspection. Individual tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, some shops and via SMS (simply text DPT to 90206). Tickets must be stamped in the yellow boxes when you enter the metro station or board the tram/bus. Ticket inspectors may ask to see your ticket/travel card. If you are unable to show a valid ticket they can charge you 700 K. Always ask inspectors to show you their ofcial ID. I.P. Pavlova Stepanksa Albertov P.E bus stop: Gercenova First Aid bus stop: Nemocnice Krc

Taxis
It is better to book a taxi because if you get one from the street, they will almost certainly overcharge you and it may not be safe. AAA taxis is a reliable company with fair prices. Call 14012 and then press 1 to be put through to an English operator. If you think you cant pronounce the name of the street and would rather text, you can text City Taxi your name, the address and the time you want the taxi for on 777257257. They will text you back with the time it will arrive and a description of the taxi. Airport Transfers - ForStudents also provide cheap transport to/from the airport. To get more information, visit www.forstudents.cz.

Getting Around
The best way to plan your journey is to visit the DPP website. Select Transport around Prague and then Journey Planner. Simply enter the stops you want to go from and to and it will tell you how to get there and how long it will take.

Trains
You can get to the main train station, Hlavn Ndrai, by metro (Red Line) or tram (5,9, or 26). You can travel within the Czech Republic and also others such as Slovakia, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Germany.

Important Tram/Bus Stops

Halls of residence: Kolej Komenskeho Pohoelec Trams 15, 22 Kolej Hvezda Zvonickova 5 Trams 22, 25, 57, 59 Kolej Kajetanka Drinopol Trams 15, 22, 57 On/near campus tram stops: Karlovo Namesti Moran

Coaches
Student Agency coaches can be used within the Czech Republic and all over Europe. Sometimes they are faster and cheaper than trains. Opencard www.opencard.cz DPP www.dpp.cz/en AAA Taxi www.aaataxi.cz +420 14014

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Student Agency www.studentagency.eu

Food, Drink and Nightlife

Prague has too many restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs to name. In the tourist areas they are often more expensive but as you get to know Prague you are bound to nd some hidden gems. Restaurants cater to almost all tastes and dietary requirements including halal, kosher, vegetarian and international cuisines. Prices vary greatly and it is customary to tip around 10%. There are lots of supermarkets around with the larger ones stocking international foods. Fruit and vegetables are often fresher in the smaller independent shops (potraviny) which are found all over Prague. Restaurants near university Artemis (Greek) Karlovo Namesti 10 Alex Bistrot (Italian) Jecna 4 (10% discount with ISIC) Radost FX Caf Belehradska 120 Halal restaurants Dahab (Arabic) Soukenicka 4 Manni Kebabish (Indian and Pakistani) Odburu 2 Kosher restaurants Shelanu Kosher Deli Brehova 8 Shalom Restaurant Maiselova 18 Supermarkets Albert Karlovo Nmst 2, Vinohradsk 151, Nmsti Republiky 8 Billa Karlovo Nmst 10, Blehradsk 50, V Celnici 4 Farah Oriental Market (halal, Middle Eastern) Myslkova 5 Tesco Nrodn 63 Vocelov 11 Bars RedRoom (live music) Myslkova 28 Bar and Books Mnesova 64 Cloud 9 Sky Bar (cocktail bar) Pobreni 1 Jazz Republic (live jazz bar) 28. jna 1 2.patro (indie bar) Dlouh 37 M1 (R&B - bar with dance oor) Msna 1 Harleys (indie rock - bar with dance oor) Dlouh 18 Jet Set (bar with dance oor) Radlick 1 Clubs Sasazu (R&B, dance) Bubensk nbe 13 Cross Club (drum & bass) Plynrn 23 Duplex (dance, pop) Vclavsk nmst 21 Karlovy Lazne Smetanovo nbe 198 Lucerna (80s and 90s) Vodikova 36 Nebe (dance, pop) Kemencova 10, V Celnici 4 Radost FX (hip hop, R&B) Blehradsk 120 Roxy (live bands/DJs) Dlouh 33 Akropolis (dubstep, drum n bass, alternative rock) Kubelkov 27

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The Arts
Galleries
DOX (contemporary) Osadn 34 www.doxprague.org/en Galerie Rudolnum (contemporary) www.galerierudolnum.org Prague Castle Galleries www.hrad.cz/en

Furnishing Your Flat

Ikea at Zliin and erny Most (either end of the yellow metro line) provide a free bus service from the metro to the store, and they will deliver your purchases at a small cost. Also, My Nrodn stocks home ware on the top oor. My Nrodn Nrodn 63 Ikea Zliin/erny Most www.ikea.cz Palladium Nmst Republiky 1 www.palladiumpraha.cz Nov Smchov Plzesk 8 www.novysmichov.eu/en Metropole www.metropole.cz

Concert Halls
Rudolnum (Dvok) Alovo nbei 12 www.cf-rudolnum.cz Municipal House Nmst Republiky 5 www.obecni-dum

Theatres
Nrodn Divadlo ' Nrodn 2 www.narodni-divadlo.cz Estates Theatre (opera, ballet, drama) Ovocn trh 1 State Opera (opera, ballet) Wilsonova 4 www.sop.cz

Computers & Electronics

Alza.cz tefnikova 203 Datart Nrodn 60

Shopping
The main shopping areas in Prague are Vclavsk nmst (Wenceslas Square), Na Pkop and Nrodn trda. Here you can nd local and international stores. For designer shopping go to Pask (just off Old Town Square). There are also several large shopping malls including: Palladium, is the Czech Republic's largest mall with over 200 shops and 30 restaurants and cafes. Metropole retail park, is located at the end of the yellow metro line. Here you can nd Ikea, Tesco, and many other stores.

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Sports & Leisure

Cinema
Palace Cinemas www.palacecinemas.cz Village Cinemas Andel www.villagecinemas.cz

Gyms
World Class Vclavsk nmst Delroys Zborovsk 4 Hit Fit Flora Chrudimsk 26 BBC Fitness VInohradsk 190

Concerts and Sport Events

O2 Arena www.o2arena.cz Tesla Arena www.arena-hc-sparta.cz

Classes
Muddum Art Space Kostelni 24 www.muddum.cz Studio Dance Perfect Nrodn 25 www.danceperfect.cz

Days Out
Areal Barochov Adventure Centre www.arealbarochov.cz Aqua Palace (water park) http://www.aquapalace.cz Zoo Praha U Trojskho zmku 120 www.zoopraha.cz/en Prague Indoor Paintballing Freyova 27 www.p-i-p.cz

Swimming
Many gyms and tness centres have swimming pools. The university swimming pool is at Hostiva (Charles University Sports Complex) this is also where you will have P.E. Otherwise try Podoli Podoli Swimming Pool (indoor and outdoor ) Podolska 74

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Bookshops & Libraries

Bookshops
Megabooks is located opposite the Deans Building. It stocks all medical textbooks and they are able to order in books. The University Bookshop sells many books written by professors which can be bought in English. These are recommended as the content is often asked in examinations; be quick as they often become out of stock. Megabooks Akademic Bookshop Kateinska 15 University Bookshop Lipova Celetn

Czech
Although English is widely spoken it is a good idea to learn as much Czech as you can. If youre polite and attempt a few words, it will go a long way. Czechs dont expect foreigners to speak the language and are often pleased/amused if you try. Ahoj (A-hoy) - informal hello Dobr den (dob-REE den) hello Na shledanou (na SKLED-a-no) good bye Prosm (pro-SEEM) please/youre welcome Dkuj (DAY-kwee) thank you

Libraries
The university library is not only a great place to study on campus but also you can loan out books. It is located at U nemocnice 4. The cloakroom is on the ground oor. The study room is on the 1st oor, and the loan services are in the basement. Faculty Library U nemocnice 4 Loan Services Opening Hours Monday % 08.00 - 18.00 Tuesday% 10.00 - 18.00 Wednesday % 08.00 - 18.00 Thursday % 08.00 - 18.00 Friday % % 08.00 - 16.00 Study Room Opening Hours Monday % 08.00 - 20.00 Tuesday% 10.00 - 20.00 Wednesday % 08.00 - 20.00 Thursday % 08.00 - 20.00 Friday % % 08.00 - 16.00 Other libraries which are not afliated with our faculties are also a great place to study! Akademie Vd Nrodn 3 Nrodn Klementinum knihovna Marinsk nmst Nrodn technicka knihovna (24hour study room) Technick 6 Ano (AH-no) yes Ne (Neh) no

Websites
Faculty Website www.l.cuni.cz/en Travel www.maps.google.com www.mappy.cz/en www.dpp.cz/en Expat websites are great for nding out whats going on, reviews, where to shop/eat/drink, current affairs etc. Expats www.expats.cz Lime & Tonic www.limeandtonic.com-prague-en It is a good idea to stay in touch with current affairs. The Prague Post is Czech Republics English newspaper. The Prague Post www.praguepost.com

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