PROFILE : Eva Pacovská

Where is your name and where are you from?  

My name is Eva Pacovská and I am from Czech Republic. I live in west part of Czech near Karlovy Vary. My city Kraslice is located on a border with Germany. Karlovy Vary is known especially for Russians because there are nice spas there. If you will come to Karlovy Vary you can walk around spa colonnade and see the highest spring Vřídlo which is12 meters high and temperature 73 °C. My University is Faculty Art and Design Jana Evangelisty Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem. 

What do you study? 

I am an exchange student for the whole year here. My field is Graphic Design. I choose graphic design because when I was a little girl, I was interested in creating new things. 

Why did you come to Xamk for study? 

A couple of years ago, I visited a Concert of a Christian Finnish band in Prague. The band played symphonic metal, it created an interest in ma about the Finnish culture. Later on, I had to choose where I had to go for Erasmus, so Finland happened to be my clear choice. Also, I choose here because I would like to discover more about myself, improve my English and Graphic Design Skills.  

What do you miss about Czech Republic? 

I miss my family, friends and a little bit I miss Czech food – Czech Dumplings, beer and lastly mountains. 

What do you like about Finnish people: 

They are quite shy, but they are always ready to help. I can confirm it. As an introvert, their character is quite close to mine. I found here really good Finnish friend “Timo Rantamaki”.  Meeting with him has changed my life. We had a few discussions about hockey, who is better Czech Republic or Finland? It has been an awesome journey so far getting to know Finish people 

What do you like now about Finland since you’ve been here for three months? 

I visited Repovesi national park, it revealed to me how beautiful Finnish nature can be. Next thing is school – I got enrolled in courses which I have never tried before. For example, Board game design, Package design, Illustration. I have met a lot of friends in my Erasmus circle and between a lot of wonderful Finnish people as well. And the lastly, I have traveld down to Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Tallinn.