An Experience Based on Emotion

The state-of-the-art of Masaryk University is its simulation center (SIMU). It has been visited by many well-known people, such as Prince Charles III. I had Intensive care at the SIMU. Each room is well-organized and looks like a real hospital ward. Each lay figure had its microphone so it could talk like a real-life patient. We were randomly divided into groups and after a briefcase discussion, we had to manage the “patient’s” condition. It was part of the role-play to develop working relations with strangers in an unfamiliar environment.   

Frankly speaking, for me it was such an amazing opportunity to work with students with different mindsets and origins. Also, I want to mention that the knowledge that I got during my studies at TMA was valid at MUNI. My pride knew no bounds when I answered the questions correctly.

Another subject that I was impressed with was Forensic Medicine. This was the first block that I had at MUNI, and it was the case when my favorite serial “Bones” came alive. Based on Georgian culture and religious beliefs, I won’t be able to attend autopsies.  

Now I am slowly moving to the most important aspect of my exchange program. I want to talk about people I made friends with during my stay in Brno. Before I started my classes I had a fear that I would feel left out, but luckily I was welcomed in the groups, and at some point, I felt like I had known these people for years.

Participating in this exchange program was a great chance to share my culture with the entire world. Some people honestly thought that I was from the USA because they believed that the only “Georgia” that exists is a state.

Everybody was interested in our cuisine, traditional dances, folk, and daily lifestyle. We found a Georgian restaurant in Brno. And there I taught my friends how to eat our most popular traditional dishes-Khinkali and Khachapuri. Several hours later some of them learned a few Georgian words, as well.         

I still find it difficult to gather thoughts to share five months of experience. However, I am happy to have been given this opportunity to recognize my country and university abroad.