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ANOUK (2018) After many years, I finally feel like I have found my home. All my life, I have moved around and visited many countries. Until this point I have lived in four countries and been in approximately ten different schools. Moving and deciding where to go next always were always a big part of my life. Last year I decided to, after many years, move back to Czech Republic to relearn the language. I started an intensive course in Czech language, which was being organised at the philosophical faculty of the University of Hradec Králové. When I came here I got given a buddy, which really helped me to integrate. The buddy system does something similar as Foreigners, but for exchange students. I liked this program so much that I decided to volunteer with them myself and when the end of the school year came, i decided that I did not want to leave yet. Now I am studying at UHK to become a teacher of mathematics, physics and informatics - all in Czech - volunteer with the ESN Buddy System and work on the side. I do not see any reason why I should want to leave! --- #foreignersinhk #foreignershk #foreigners #foreigner #story #life #blackandwhite #portrait #portraitphotography #threefreebirds #marcelamalkovaphotography #student #hradeckralove #uhk #university #czechrepublic #relocation #erasmus #exchangestudent https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-FHU4HGFi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gfwgx0674jo5

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JENNIFER (2018) After graduating with my Bachelor's degree (four years), it was highly recommended that I go straight into my Master's program (another four years) for the continuity of education and all that. But I also knew that once I ended my Master's, I would have to start work right away, and after work is marriage, and after marriage is a house and kids and etc. etc. The "standard" progression of life. Except what is it that makes life living, exactly? What else is out there, apart from my small little hometown? I was lucky and privileged enough to be raised in an environment where I was able to have options of what to do with my life, and I didn't want to turn it into something I had to do; I was living because I wanted to. Which brings me to my present situation, teaching English as a Second Language. If there's one job that allows me to meet different people and experience life through many cultures of the world, it's this one. Traveling, cultural differences, relearning the basics of what I once took for granted (how to throw away garbage, where to buy scissors) really put into perspective my strengths and weaknesses as a person. Currently, in the Czech Republic, I'm learning all about the Czech mentality, it's extensive history, and how great guláš is. Many cautioned me that taking a break between degrees was a bad idea, because once you stop not many go back. That's alright, though, because I know that if/when I eventually do return, it will be because I want to continue enriching and evolving myself, not because of a societal obligation. Until then, I will continue traveling and learning about the world as long as I have the privilege to do so. - #foreignersinhk #foreignersinhradeckralove #photography #project #photoproject #expatlife #expat #foreigners #lifestory (v místě Hradec Králové)

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DIANA (2018) My name is Diana and I’m 20 years old. My home country is Kazakhstan, which is known for its vast territory, beautiful landscapes, rich culture and hospitable people. I study in Izmir city located in the west of Turkey and this year I am graduating. My specialization is international relations. I came to Hradec Kralove by Erasmus program on February and it has been 4 months of interesting, great and delightful time. I liked this city because it’s quiet, cozy, cheap and not overcrowded with hords of tourists. Doing my Erasmus in the Czech Republic was a great experience for me. But the most amazing thing about the Czech Republic was definitely Prague. This city gave me amazing emotions and I will surely come back there one day. My hobbies are mainly reading, taking the photos, modeling for photoshoots and dancing. I prefer books about psychology, romances and latino dances. --- Jmenuji se Diana a je mi 20 let. Mojí domovskou zemí je Kazachstán, který je známý pro svá rozsáhlá území, krásnou krajinu, bohatou kulturu a pohostinné lidi. Studuji v městě Izmir, které leží na západě Turecka, a letos absolvuji. Mým zaměřením jsou mezinárodní vztahy. V únoru jsem přijela do Hradce Králové přes Erasmus program a byly to zajímavé, skvělé a nádherné 4 měsíce. Mám toto město ráda, protože je tiché, útulné, levné a není přeplněné hordami turistů. Absolvovat Erasmus v České republice pro mě bylo velkým zážitkem. Ale nejúžasnější věcí na České republice byla prozajisté Praha. Toto město ve mně vzbudilo úžasné emoce a určitě se sem jednoho dne vrátím. Mými zálibami jsou převážně četba, fotografování, modeling pro fotografie a tance. Dávám přednost knihám o psychologii, romancích a latinských tancích. #threefreebirds #foreignersinhk #photography #photo #project #photoproject #portrait #foreigners #foreignershk #student #kazachstan