Support Services http://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/UKENG-130.html ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Charles University Student Cards *========================================================================================= In order to have access to libraries, computer rooms, cafeterias, reading rooms and so on Charles University Student Card. The issue centre at  Information and Advisory Centre of Charles University [ URL "http://w ukeng-83.html"] is one of the university centre where you can buy an International Student (ISIC). The price is Kč 190. More detailed information [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-2046.html"] *========================================================================================= * Accommodation and Catering *========================================================================================= Charles University provides for its students self-catering accommodation in halls of resid capacity is app. 11,000 beds available in 20 halls or residence (in Prague, Pilsen, Hradec Brandýs nad Labem). Facilities range from traditional halls with shared bathrooms and kitc flats where two bedrooms share bathroom and kitchen area. The preliminary cost of accommodation for 1 bed and 1 night is approximately 4.3 - 5 USD ( room and location). Students who prefer to live in private accommodation are free to do so arrange it. Meals in the refectories are provided on a self-service basis, with a choice of menu at re The breakfast represents 1.3 USD per meal (buffet); lunch or dinner cost approximately 1.5  Contacts to the Headquarters of Halls of Residence and Refectories of CU [ URL "http://ka kam-18.html"] *========================================================================================= * Students with Disabilities *========================================================================================= We are continually improving our facilities for students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Special Needs (part of IAC of CU) offers the students to disc their needs and requirements and provides ongoing support through their time at Charles Un Currently, there are 120 enrolled students with visual and hearing impairment, mobility di and other disabilities. The Office may be reached via e-mail at: handicap(zavinac)ruk.cuni "handicap(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] . The office co-operates with other specialized centers bo outside the university. A limited number of rooms in the halls of residence are designed for students with disabil Flyer: [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/UK-1016-version1-Assisting.pdf"] Assisting Charles Univer with Special Needs *========================================================================================= * Welfare *========================================================================================= If our students encounter problems while studying, concerns about coursework, or personal difficulties they can consult our professional counselor from the: Psychological Counseling Center for International Students Counsellor: Mg. Kateřina Beerová E-mail: counsel(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "counsel(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Opening hours: Monday: 3 PM - 4 PM Address: 13 Školská St., Prague 1 To make an appointment, contact the counsellor by e-mail.  Students Counselling Centre at the 3rd Medical Faculty [ URL "http://www.lf3.cuni.cz/engl  Stress management programme for students [ URL "http://www.szu.cz/poradna/successfulstude Social and Legal Advisory Centre [ MAIL "pavla.spinarova(zavinac)aa.mpsv.cz"] for students problems as well as to better understand the regulations concerning studies at the univers *========================================================================================= * Religion and Faculty Worship Services *========================================================================================= The Student Chaplain provides pastoral care and support for students and staff. The Studen Chaplain (Protestant Theological Faculty) may be reached at tel. 221 988 205 or via email: josef.bartosek(zavinac)seznam.cz [ MAIL "josef.bartosek(zavinac)seznam.cz"] . Further info web site: http://web.etf.cuni.cz/ETF-42.html [ URL "http://web.etf.cuni.cz/ETF-42.html"] . Protestant Theological Faculty Faculty worship – every Wednesday at 10 a.m. More information is available  here [ URL "ht web.etf.cuni.cz/ETF-42.html"] (CZ only). Catholic Theological Faculty Faculty worship is held every work day at 6.30 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. at the School Chapel. Hussite Theological Faculty There are various religious groups within the Hussite Theological Faculty such as the Evan Czech Brethren, Jewish Community, etc. Each religious group holds its own meetings. A complete list of these groups as well as fu can be obtained by contacting Doc. ThDr. Jan Blahoslav Lášek via email: lasek(zavinac)htf. "lasek(zavinac)htf.cuni.cz"] Church services in English St. Clement's Anglican Episcopal Church - the meetings take place every Sunday morning at Clement's Church [ URL "http://www.anglican.cz/"] in Klimentská St, Prague 1. *========================================================================================= * Library and Information Services *========================================================================================= Information and Advisory Center of CU (IAC of CU) was established in 1996. IAC is responsi collecting, processing and publishing information on studies and lifelong education; provi on study abroad and international exchange programs. The Center also offers advisory servi students (e.g. careers, social and legal, psychological, for students with special needs). The University has 19 central libraries and approximately 400 libraries in the faculties, institutes. The  Karolinum Press [ URL "http://cupress.cuni.cz/ink_stat/index.jsp?jazyk=en"] , the pub of Charles University, annually publishes app. 250 books for the use of students. It speci publication of teaching texts, academic monographs, learned journals and conference procee The university also offers a wide range of computer facilities including e-mail and intern students. *========================================================================================= * International Student Clubs at the CUFaculties *========================================================================================= You can find new friends in some of the clubs for international students, offer on this fa  1st Medical Faculty in Prague [ URL "http://www1.lf1.cuni.cz/smc/eso/"]  Faculty of Pharmacy [ URL "http://www.faf.cuni.cz/erasmus/erasmusclub/"]  Faculty of Arts [ URL "http://erasmusclub.ff.cuni.cz"]  Faculty of Education [ URL "http://web.pedf.cuni.cz/socr/club/"]  Faculty of Social Sciences [ URL "http://intl-club.fsv.cuni.cz/"] *========================================================================================= * Sports Facilities and Activities *========================================================================================= Student sports activities are organized at the faculty level. The Departments of Physical Education and Sport at the faculties offer a wide range of spo and courses like swimming, skiing, self-defense, tennis, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, cycling, softball, running, rowing, rafting, canoeing, windsurfing, hiking, yoga, fitness. use the University s and public sports facilities (fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis squash and golf centers) in your leisure time.  Outdoor Adventure Education & Czech Culture Course at Charles University [ URL "http://ww outdoorcourse/"]