Palacky University 2015

look people pass the first year at palacky, some don't - it is made to be a filter year, but dont think its about how hard you work - its about who you know and how lucky you get

Hi, how do you mean - who you know and how lucky you get?
Are the exams all oral exams ?
Are the lecturers helpful or ignorant?
After the first year drop out - ow many more leave after year 2 or 3?

Grateful for your reply.
Thanks

Oh, thanks for letting me know btw. I'm currently choosing between palacky and plovdiv in bulgaria and heard bulgaria is reallyyyy disorganised. I really want to study medicine and my only option is to go abroad. And it's quite hard to get info on the universities

Heyyy I'm currently studying at Palacky about to go into 2nd yr and I've been there and done that and could probably publish a book on the whole process

I would advice you against going for Bulgaria-I'm not sure about the disorganisation but I'd be worried about the quality of teaching.

In my case, I applied to Palacky as my security option and then to 3 Italian unis via the IMAT. I would deffo recommend taking the IMAT cuz u really dont have much to lose (except money I guess) and their courses and unis are well established and living in italy would be amazing.... the exam is kinda hard though and for me last year there were only 155 places and so the top 155 ppl get in (although it's a biiit more complicated as its dependant on your choice of unis)

Anyway, bottom line, I ended up in Palacky. And I would definitely agree with what you said about hard work. I mean yes, it's about who you know too but only up to a certain extent, eventually everyone gets up to speed in terms of resources (as with any endeavour we choose in life) buut I have never worked this hard in my life before. It takes a lot of commitment and memorising a LOT of stuff. The course is muuucchh tougher than UK unis so prepare for that.

People will say a lot but I think u got the right idea so far, lemme know if you have any qs I'd be happy to answer them

Hi, thank you for your help! I'm actually starting In September at Palacky. Thanks for your help.

Heyyy I'm currently studying at Palacky about to go into 2nd yr and I've been there and done that and could probably publish a book on the whole process

I would advice you against going for Bulgaria-I'm not sure about the disorganisation but I'd be worried about the quality of teaching.

In my case, I applied to Palacky as my security option and then to 3 Italian unis via the IMAT. I would deffo recommend taking the IMAT cuz u really dont have much to lose (except money I guess) and their courses and unis are well established and living in italy would be amazing.... the exam is kinda hard though and for me last year there were only 155 places and so the top 155 ppl get in (although it's a biiit more complicated as its dependant on your choice of unis)

Anyway, bottom line, I ended up in Palacky. And I would definitely agree with what you said about hard work. I mean yes, it's about who you know too but only up to a certain extent, eventually everyone gets up to speed in terms of resources (as with any endeavour we choose in life) buut I have never worked this hard in my life before. It takes a lot of commitment and memorising a LOT of stuff. The course is muuucchh tougher than UK unis so prepare for that.

People will say a lot but I think u got the right idea so far, lemme know if you have any qs I'd be happy to answer them

Heey everyone!
I'm a medical student at Palacky University, if you have any question that you're worried about feel free to ask!
I hope you're all happy with your A-level results!
Keep smiling

Hi Fizzax
Just submitted my application to study medicine at Palacky University and the entrance exams is scheduled for 22/8/15.
What is life like out there? Really worried how I would cope with leaving home for a far away country and settling to what seem like the most difficult career on earth.
What do I expect at the entrance exams?
What is the university accomodation like?
What is the approximate living costs and essentials without the tuition.
Is learning the local language compulsory?
What is the UK students population like?

Aniess

Please can we spaek at some point?

Hi Fizzax

Thanks for your some answers that you gave above. Some were common to mine. If you could please answer mine I would appreciate that.

I have just started my research on studying medicine abroad in Europe & US. I am from UK.
I was wondering if after studying in Palacky for 6 years you can do further specialisation (for GP or consultant in UK). If yes is it difficult/competitive again to do specialisation here. Is this univ recognised in UK & US. Is it a good univ. Does one have option for doing specialisation there if you don't get in UK? Do we have to take an exam in UK or US after this 6 years course???

What are the entry requirements to get in Palacky? What is the name of the entrance exam etc? What does it consist of and how to prepare for it? Is it competitive to get in. Which agency did you choose and which one would you recommend?

What is the finances per year fees and living expenses for people from UK?

Would you recommend this univ? Do you repent your decision ever?Do you ever think that you should have taken gap year so something but studied in UK?

Is it true that many people have to leave in first year? Are exams so tough---

Thanks I was also wondering is there an option to study Medicine in US for people from UK. I believe you guys had done some research about US universities. Is it true that it is not advisable to study in US as you need to do graduation before applying for Medicine and hence end up taking more years.......


You guys were talking about Medicine in Italy? How do you prepare for IMAT exam. If you could tell me more about it.

As I said I have just started my research, I would appreciate all the information and help

Looking forward to your reply
Nomita

Thanks a million. So so very helpful. Just sent an email to the agent requesting for past papers.
I will let you know the outcome in due course. By the way i am a guy and struggle with domestics.

Defo let me know the outcome! I'm sorry to hear that, I hope everything's all fine.

I meant to say that I struggle with domestic stuff (organising my stuff and cleaning up). Wondering how I would cope out there without my mom.

Opps mybad, sorry... Lool I think you'll have to adapt, that's part of growing up and being independent. There's a laundry place near by, 2mins walk from where we live, they charge around £8 (250kc) for wash, dry and fold. Also my mum packs like loads of food in those food containers, I take around 20kg worth of food back to Olomouc, I brought myself a freezer ( which you're not suppose to but the dorm manager she's really nice, I think she doesn't care lol), I freeze my food there, it usually last me for a while. Pretty much half your worries are already solved😂