A patient’s last journey Meet Zdeněk Bureš Geneva Summer Schools: Global Health & Human Rights
The Sushi Shop Rozhovor s profesorem Šteinerem
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Words from the editorial team
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Interview of Prof. Ivo Steiner– Department of Pathology CZ
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Graduation‟s night 2014: So what‟s the fuss about Grad‟s night anyway? Invitation
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Lookbook
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Meet the students: Meet Zdeněk Bureš CZ
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Meet Marie Holubek EN
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Meet Kevin Kuan Boon Sen EN
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Summertime: Geneva Summer Schools– Global Health and Human Rights EN International medical summer schools EN
Agony Aunt: A patient‟s last journey EN
Culinary attractions: The sushi shop in HK
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Politics: the CAR crisis– why does it matter? EN
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The debate: What‟s the best advice you have ever received? EN
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Did you know that…. EN
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The Editorial Team Hello HK and welcome back. My name is Anne, a 5th year medical student and I‟m very glad to introduce you to a brand new version of our favorite school magazine, The HK Chronicle ! We can proudly say that we have upgraded: we have added two sections respectively called „‟Meet the students‟‟ dedicated to interviewing students of HK and „‟didyou-know‟‟ in which we talk about strange but interesting facts around the world. Additionally, our website had a makeover and it is more interactive now. However, we are both coming towards the end of our studies and are looking for dynamic students (from the Czech and English programs) who can take over this school magazine. There are many things you can do: interview teachers and/or students, translate articles, found out what it‟s going on in HK… and if you think that you are a budding journalist, write articles (believe me, it‟s easier than you think) and each task is up to your liking. So please contact any of us if you have the slightest interest in this magazine and we will be more than happy to explain to you what it‟s about. On a more positive note, this issue is full of surprises: we have learned a lot about Prof Steiner, interviewed our classmates, got your summer booked in „‟summertime‟‟ and are inviting you to come to Graduation Night 2014 which will surely be a mesmerizing experience for all of us. Visit our brand new website her and leave us a comment at: thehkchronicle.com Encourage us by liking our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HkChronicle To have a look at our past issues, click on: thehkchronicle.com/download/ Alternatively, you can visit the faculty website at https://www.lfhk.cuni.cz/Faculty/About-faculty/Faculty-Life/Student-Magazine/ And last but not least, Please JOIN OUR TEAM.
Milí čtenáři, opět se shledáváme při čtení našeho školního časopisu. S malou nostalgií musím podotknout, ţe aţ příště budete číst úvodní slova, budou uţ psána někým jiným. Já i Anne jsme v pátém ročníku a proto jsme se rozhodly, ţe je potřeba přenechat časopis Vám mladším spoluţákům. Myslím, ţe se nám podařilo vytvořit dobrý koncept a získat si slušnou čtenářskou základu. Jsme si vědomy toho, ţe vţdy je co zlepšovat, a doufáme, ţe ti, kteří přijdou po nás, budou plni nových nápadů. My uţ jsme naše poslání splnily, vytvořily jsme časopis, do kterého můţe psát opravdu kaţdý a to o čemkoliv, co ho zajímá. Teď je jen na Vás, jestli v našem snaţení budete chtít pokračovat. Myslím si, ţe stále existuje spousta moţností, kam se časopis můţe posunout. Jen bych si přála, aby si naši následovníci uvědomili, ţe za vznikem časopisu stojí nemalé úsilí hrstky lidí, která se rozhodla, ţe chce kromě plnění studijních povinností dělat i něco navíc. A toto něco se dá dělat jen s opravdovým zapálením pro danou věc, proto doufám, ţe mezi Vámi ještě jsou takto zapálení jedinci, kteří čekají na to, ţe se budou moci zapojit. V případě zájmu nás neváhejte kontaktovat, buď přes facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HkChronicle nebo e-mailem:
[email protected] Ale teď uţ ke čtvrtému číslu, které máte před sebou. Čeká Vás spousta zajímavých věcí, například se dozvíte něco o našem oblíbenci profesoru Šteinerovi, seznámíte se v krátkých rozhovorech s dalšími spoluţáky nebo můţete zjistit více informací o letošní Graduation night. Přeji Vám příjemné čtení. Protoţe se akademický rok pomalu, ale jistě blíţí ke svému konci, přeji Vám hodně úspěchů u zkoušek a následně odpočinkové prázdniny. Za celou redakci, Aneta Matulíková
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Prof. MUDr. Ivo Šteiner, CSc Profesor Šteiner byl pro mne již od 3. ročníku záhadnou osobou. Netřeba dodávat, že jsem se během tohoto rozhovoru o něm mnoho dozvěděla. Posuďte sami.
Narodil jste se v Londýně ve Velké Británii. Můžete nám toho trochu říct o svém dětství? Přestoţe jsem se narodil v Londýně a jsem drţitelem britského pasu, mám dvojí občanství, české a britské. Oba mí rodiče byli Češi a z bývalého Československa odjeli přes Francii ještě před Hitlerem, neţ k nám v roce 1939 přišli nacisti.
Co vás motivovalo ke studiu medicíny? Proč zrovna patologie? Na druhou otázku je snazší odpovědět. Musím říct, ţe v naší rodině ţádný lékař nebyl a já jsem jednoduše neměl nejmenší představu, co dělat. Takţe to byl víceméně nápad rodičů: „Proč nezkusit medicínu?“ říkali. Co se týče patologie, kdyţ nám ve 3. ročníku začala, nesnášel jsem pitvy a snaţil jsem se jim vyhnout. Nicméně v letním semestru jsme na praktika dostali profesora Vladimíra Vortela. Byl to nadšený učitel, podporoval nás; takţe motivován jeho entuziasmem, rozhodl jsem se, ţe vyzkouším patologii. Mou původní myšlenkou bylo, ţe nastoupím na ústav patologie, získám atestaci a pak se začnu věnovat internímu lékařství. Po atestaci jsem se rozhodl, ţe zde zůstanu.
Můj otec se přidal k československé armádě v Británii a má matka ho doprovázela. Oba dva tady vystudovali právnickou Jste běžně zvolen nejoblíbenějším vyučujícím fakultu. Byli právníci, ale nikdy právo nepraktikovali. Chystali studenty 3. ročníku. Tak jaké je vaše tajemství? svatbu těsně před nacistickou okupací. Vzali se v Paříţi a Nemám ţádné tajemství (směje se). Jednoduše se více pak odjeli do Anglie. povaţuji za učitele neţ za patologa. Mám studenty rád a oni Narodil jsem se 15. srpna 1940, přesně v den, kdy začala jaksi mají rádi mě. Myslím si, ţe jsem stejně nadšený jako Bitva o Británii kolem Londýna; moje matka později pan profesor Vortel, moţná toto bude ten důvod. vzpomínala, ţe se se mnou jako s miminkem musela dvacet čtyřikrát přesouvat. Po těchto nepokojích v Londýně se Kromě toho, nejedná se jen o zahraniční studenty. Kaţdý matka spolu se mnou, ještě jako miminkem, přestěhovala rok jsem volen do funkce promotora na promoci českých do Skotska a ţili jsme v malé vesničce jménem Duns poblíţ studentů, coţ mne také dojímá. Vţdycky si říkám, kéţ by mi alespoň zvedli plat o více neţ 1000 Kč ... (smích) Berwickshire. Hned po skončení války v roce 1945 jsme se vrátili domů. Mezi lety 1997-2003 jste byl také děkanem. Oba mí rodiče byli vlastenci, takţe nechtěli zůstat Pamatujete si, jaké byly největší překážky, které jste v této pozici musel překonávat? v zahraničí. Své dětství, přes základní a střední školu jsem strávil v Praze. Nicméně v éře komunismu bylo nemyslitelné, ţe by se někdo narodil v Londýně. Nebylo mi proto umoţněno studium medicíny v Praze. Rok jsem musel pracovat a teprve potom jsem začal studovat tady v Hradci, v roce 1958. Odpromovali jsme v roce 1964. Letos budeme slavit 50 let od promoce, takzvanou „Zlatou promoci“.
Největší výzvou byl studijní plán. Snaţili jsme se pozměnit studijní plán tak, aby byl více zaměřen na kliniku a méně na teoretické obory. Byl to jeden z nejtěţších úkolů.
Museli jsme ale udělat i další změny, například sjednocení interních oddělení. V minulosti byla interní oddělení dvě, 1. a 2., a ta vyučovala podle naprosto odlišných plánů. Studenti, kteří začali na 1. oddělení se nikdy nedostali do Tolik o mém britském původu. Naneštěstí byla má angličtina kontaktu s 2. oddělením, a naopak.Takţe si myslím, ţe ve nejlepší, kdyţ mi bylo 5 let, to jsem si hrával s malými kluky studijních plánech jsme udělali pokrok. ve Skotsku. Pak tady 40 let nebyla příleţitost si ji procvičit.
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Nějaký čas jste strávil v Ugandě a Kuvajtu. Můžete nám říct, jaké to tam bylo? Proč Uganda? Proč Co obvykle děláte ve volném čase? Kuvajt? Literatura. Hudba - klasická hudba, jazz, ... Mám speciální Světová zdravotnická organizace (WHO) vypsala stipendijní koníček, který nevyţaduje příliš času: sbírám krabičky od program Junior Research Training Grant na studium čajů. Uţ mám skoro tisíc krabiček – plechových, dřevěných, kardiomyopatií v Ugandě, tak jsem se přihlásil a tak nějak porcelánových, ... ne papírových. Tak toto je moje záliba. mne vybrali. Takţe po sloţení mé první atestace z patologie, Máme psa, foxteriéra, který je velmi čilý. Vyţaduje hodně 3 - 4 roky po promoci, jsem odjel do hlavního města pozornosti. Ugandy, Kampaly. Již máte důchodový věk. Co vás motivuje k další Přihlásil jsem se o toto stipendium zaměřené na práci? kardiomyopatie z toho důvodu, ţe od začátku mne profesoři Fingerland a Vortel ţádali, abych se zaměřil na patologii Aha. Dobrá otázka. Od minulého roku pracuji na částečný srdce, jelikoţ zde byla prvotřídní chirurgická jednotka, která úvazek, čtyři dny v týdnu. hledala patology, se kterými by navázala spolupráci. No, mám rád patologii, vyučování. Dost vyučuji. Nedovedu Uganda leţí přibliţně 1300m nad mořem, bylo zde tudíţ si představit, ţe bych celý den měl zůstat doma, takţe je to velmi příjemné počasí. Tehdy tam byla postavena moderní svým způsobem i můj koníček... nemocnice jako dárek od Britů k oslavám osamostatnění Ugandy v letech 1962-63. Pracoval tam také jeden britský Některé studenty by zajímalo, proč se během profesor patologie a další lidé z celého světa. Strávil jsem školního roku na patologii nepíšou pravidelné testy? tam rok a půl... Pohlíţíme na studenty jako na dospělé osoby, ne děti. Mimochodem Uganda je velmi krásná země s národními Moţná si pamatujete, jak jsme na úplně první přednášce parky, rezervacemi a muzei. říkali, ţe patologie je náročným oborem kvůli svému rozsahu. A doporučili jsme studentům, aby se učili Kuvajt, to bylo v roce 1989. Odjel jsem tam dva týdny před pravidelně. Můţete se ptát na cokoliv během praktik, či na Sametovou revolucí. Celý ţivot jsem se těšil na pád přednáškách, ale je to na vás, vy jste dospělí. komunismu a nakonec jsem to o dva týdny prošvihnul. Myslím, ţe pravidelné testy jsou pro teoretickou výuku V kaţdém případě se jednalo o tradiční spolupráci mezi nejlepší. Nicméně po promoci zjistíte, ţe vlastně nic z teorie touto nemocnicí a lékařskou fakultou zaloţenou v Kuvajtu. nevíte. Hledali specialisty a vyučující. Jednomu mému kamarádovi, kardiologovi, který tam měl docela vysokou pozici, se Co by měl student udělat pro to, aby dostal ze nějakým způsobem podařilo najít místo pro patologa se závěrečné zkoušky 1? Jaké je minimum, se kterým zaměřením na srdce a cévy. student u zkoušky projde? S porovnáním s Ugandou tam byla úplně jiná atmosféra. To je nemoţné (směje se) ... Měl by znát danou látku. V arabských zemích pitvy nejsou povoleny, takţe se Moţná si pamatujete, ţe se nezaměřujeme na nejmenší pracovalo pouze na biopsiích. detaily, ale oceňujeme základní znalosti. Plánoval jsem, ţe tam pár let zůstanu. Jel jsem tam v říjnu Také by měl student mít dobrý výsledek z písemného testu. roku 1989 a 2.8.1989 tam invadoval... Saddám Hussajn. Jestliţe má student 90 bodů ze 100, usuzuji, ţe je dobře Takţe jsem tam zaţil toto. připraven. Nejspíš mu nebudu pokládat primitivní otázky, bude to spíš taková diskuze na specifické téma. Je těţké dát Po nějakých 2-3 týdnech, díky tomu, ţe Československo nějaký recept. Prostě průběţně studujte, to je ten nejlepší mělo s Irákem dobré vztahy, nám bylo umoţněno ze země způsob. odjet. Do Iráku a Turecka jel konvoj 20 aut ... trvalo nám Translated by Barbora Zbrankova skoro týden, neţ jsme se dostali k hranicím! Kdyţ jsme Interview by Anne L. Nengue, 5th year GM konečně přejeli hranice Iráku s Tureckem, uf, ulevilo se nám, ţe jsme to zvládli. 4
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Prof. MUDr. Ivo Šteiner, CSc Prof Steiner has always been a mysterious figure to me since 3rd year. Needless to say that I have actually learned a lot about him during this interview. Check it out…
them…However, during the second semester we got a teacher at the practical named Professor Vladimir Vortel. He was a very enthusiastic and supportive teacher. So motivated by his enthusiasm, I decided that I would try pathology. My original idea was that I would join the pathology department, have an attestation, and then start Internal Medicine. After attestation I decided to stay here.
You were born in London, UK. Can you tell us about your childhood back then? You are commonly voted best teacher among the 3 rd year students every year. What is your secret? Although I was born in London and I‟m a bearer of a British passport, I have dual nationality, Czech and English. Both There is no secret (laughs). I simply regard myself more as a my parents were Czech and they left former Czechoslovakia teacher than a pathologist. I like students and they somebefore Hitler, before the Nazis came in 1939, via France. how like me. I think that I have the same enthusiasm as My father joined the Czechoslovakian army in the UK and my Professor Vortel, perhaps this is the reason. mother accompanied him. Both of them finished their facul- Besides, it is not only among international students. Every ty of law here. They were lawyers but they never practiced. year, I‟m voted promoter for the Czech students, during They were preparing for their wedding just before the Nazi the graduation ceremony, which is also touching for me. I take-over. So they married in France, in Paris. Then they usually say that if only I could get more than a thousand went to the UK. crowns increase in my salary…(laughs) I was born on the 15th August 1940, exactly when the battle of Britain in Greater London started; my mother later re- You were also the dean of our faculty from 1997-2003. called that she had to move around with me as a baby 24 Do you remember the main challenges you had to times. After this riot in London, my mother with myself as a deal with while being at this position? baby moved to Scotland and we lived in a small village named Duns near Berwickshire. The main challenge was the curriculum. We tried somehow Well immediately after the war in 1945, we returned home. to modify the curriculum in order to make it more clinically Both my parents were patriots so they didn‟t want to stay oriented and less theoretical. But it was one of the most abroad. difficult task. I spent my childhood, primary and secondary school in PraWe have also made other changes: for instance, we unified gue. During the communist period however, to be born in the department of internal medicine. In the past, there London was something unthinkable. So I was not allowed were two completely distinct departments: the 1st and the to study medicine in Prague. I had to work for 1 year and 2nd department of internal medicine which taught entirely only afterwards I started my studies here in Hradec, in different curricula. The students who started at the 1 st de1958. partment never had any contact with the 2nd and vice verWe graduated in 1964.This year, we will be celebrating 50 sa. years after our graduation, the so called „‟golden graduaSo I think that we have made some progress with the curriction‟‟. That‟s it for my English background. ulum. Unfortunately my English language was best when I was 5, playing with boys in Scotland, then for 40 years there was You have spent some of your time in Uganda and in not an opportunity to train it. Kuwait. Can you tell us how was it like there? Why Uganda? Why Kuwait? What motivated you to study medicine? Why pathology in particular? There was a scholarship announced by the World Health Organization, called Junior Research Training Grant to The second question is easier to answer. I must say that in our study cardiomyopathies in Uganda, so I applied and family there was no doctor at all and I simply had no idea somehow was selected for it. So after completing my what to do. So it was more and less an idea of my parents: first attestation in pathology some 3-4 years after gradwhy not try medicine they said. uation, I went to the capital of Uganda, Kampala. Regarding pathology, when we started the 3rd year, in Pathology, I hated autopsies and I just tried to get rid of 5
I applied for this scholarship aimed on cardiac diseases because from the beginning, my professors, Fingerland and Vortel asked me to specialize in heart pathology, as there was a first- class clinical cardio surgery unit which was looking for a cooperation with some pathologists. Uganda is approximately 1300m above sea level so there was a very nice weather. At that time, there was a modern hospital built by the British as a sort of gift to celebrate the independence of Uganda, in 1962 -1963. There was also a British professor of Pathology and a very international staff working at the department. I spent a year and a half there… By the way Uganda is a very nice country with national parks, reserves, and museums. Kuwait, that was in 1989. I left for Kuwait just 2 weeks before the so called Velvet revolution. For my whole life I was looking forward to the fall of communism and I eventually missed it for about two weeks. Anyhow, at that time, there was a traditional cooperation between this hospital and a medical faculty established in Kuwait. So they were looking for teachers and specialists. A friend of mine, a cardiologist who had a pretty high position there, somehow arranged a place for a cardiac pathologist. It was an entirely different atmosphere compared to Uganda: In Arabic countries, autopsies are not performed…so it was purely biopsy services. I was planning to stay there for several years actually. I went there in November 89 and on the 2nd of August 1990, there was an invasion from …Saddam Hussein; So I experienced that. After some 2-3 weeks, due to the fact that the former Czechoslovakia was on good terms with Iraq, we were allowed to leave the country. There was a convoy of some 20 cars going to Iraq, Turkey....it took us almost a week to reach our homeland. When we finally crossed the border of Iraq with Turkey: „‟phew‟‟ we were relieved that we made it.
What do you usually do during your free times? Literature. Music : Classical music, Jazz music…I have a special hobby which doesn‟t require much time: Collecting tea boxes. I have almost a thousand metal boxes, wooden , porcelain… not paper. So that‟s my hobby. We have a dog, a fox terrier which is very lively…It requires much attention. You have passed the age of retirement. What motivates you to keep on going? Aha. Good question. Since last year I‟m only working part time. 4 days a week. Well I like pathology, I like teaching. I teach quite a lot. I can‟t imagine staying at home the whole day, so it is a sort of hobby as well… Some students would like to know why there are not regular tests in pathology during the year? We regard students as adults and not as children. You may remember that at the very first lecture we said that pathology was difficult because it is so extensive. And we recommended students to study continuously. You can ask anything during the practical lessons, or the lectures but it‟s up to you, you are adults. I think regular tests fit theoretical subjects best. However, after graduation, you will find out that you know virtually nothing from the theory. What should a student do in order to get a 1 during the final exam? What’s the minimum a student should know in order to pass? It is impossible (laughs)…He should know the matter. You may remember we don‟t focus on minor details but we appreciate the basic knowledge. Well, the student should also have good result in the written test. If I see that a student has 90 points out of 100. I conclude that he is mature, and well prepared. Perhaps I will not ask him the primitive questions, it will be more or less a discussion on some special topics…It‟s difficult to give a recipe. Just study continuously, that‟s the best way. Interview by Anne L .Nengue. 5th year GM
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Graduation night : So what is the fuss about Grad’s night anyway? At the discussion table, I sat with our head of sponsorship department and prospective sponsors, a seemingly casual question has been thrown out but talks of 10,000 CZK crowns hang heavily in the air. How much of an incentive is offered in an annual tradition, a motivation for charity or our love for the 6th year graduates-the soon-to-be doctors, whom for the majority I do not personally know- would drive 2 medics to do this business talk, on behalf of the few other serious members? Perhaps it was the second nature in blagging through 4 years of exams, I glibly thought up this answer in just a second: “In this quiet town of Hradec Kralove, there is no bigger event for the international students than the celebration of our graduates, doctors to be in this world.
It is the singlehandedly the most important event for every student here who is faced with the hell of having left home to a faraway place where their language is not spoken; they struggle through one of the harshest selection processes and only those who endured by hook or by crook are those who remain accountable at this event to become the representation of hope, for those on the journey and the university‟s pride. Without failure, the university lavishes 15,000 CZK crowns annually upon this success and the town of Hradec Kralove has its part in the creation of these expatriate healers who will henceforth answer to their respective callings, each noble by the effort and intent invested. If there is a time during which you wish to show to students that you are interested in them, as they will be in return, the time is now. Graduation‟s night is the event!
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According to Prof. Kuba, this year marks the 14th anniversary since the beginning in 2001. I believe the report lies buried under the tons of work our Dean for the English program puts into it, somewhere in a dingy cabinet, alongside the plethora of complaints that now constitutes a Pandora's box.
that very same year in which I‟m now addressing…
Of greater relevance to me however, was the fact that it also marked the beginning of my personal involvement with THE Grad‟s night organization. The venue shifted to the Congress hall of Aldis (which I believe will remain true for a long time Nevertheless, I do hope everybody can see what is general- to come). In awareness of our 1st batch of Muslim graduly thought about this event from the man himself, to be fur- ates, the consideration of Halal food became an issue. Nevther „‟Google translated‟‟ stressing on the contents empha- ertheless with all the rising progress and newly sprouted sised in bold: issues, the Grad‟s night committee of that year was genuinely bold! I remember that in line with the theme of international colours, they assembled a whole group of mismatched people Černigov slavnostní večer na počest svých promujících koto do the catwalk that will showcase our individual culture legů pod názvem „Graduates‟ Night“. Byl to již druhý ročník using fashion as a platform. “17. května uspořádali zahraniční studenti v hotelu Amber –
velmi zdařilé společenské akce, které se zúčastnili téměř všichni zahraniční studenti naší Lékařské fakulty studující v angličtině, mnoho učitelů, ale jen velmi málo českých studentů. Kromě vlastního kulturního programu, představení promujících studentů a slavnostních projevů bylo součástí večera vyhlášení nejlepších učitelů fakulty volených studenty v rámci jednotlivých ročníků a také volba nejlépe oblečených studentů, kteří přicházejí ve velké míře ve svém tradičním národním oděvu. Graduate‟s Night byla opět organizována v důstojném stylu a dokumentovala, že velká část našich zahraničních studentů má zájem a schopnost se společensky pozitivně uplatňovat a snaží se i o bližší kontakty se svými učiteli.
There was a great deal on how we were supposed to show our stuff out there, on stage and it was all rehearsed. It was a return of the ideal of Grad‟s night highlighted in Prof. Kuba‟s report with a bang. I heard many tales of Yumi Mikajiri and Sunny Hsieh pushing the strings from behind. I dealt with Sozan Fathi regarding some complications of the performance. Nishant Joshi was a joy alongside Sozan as the Masters of the Ceremony. It had to be the boldest video Izwar prepared for us from the 6th year students‟ interviews. I almost laughed when the graduate student Christer described Prof. Zuzana Červinkova as his source of fear, candidly, as the Dean attended the ceremony (in the absence of Prof. Kuba) alongside with our lovely physiology teacher being his wife. There was also a heartfelt confession from our Dean-shared by the majority of students-about improving the integration of international students. I was overjoyed when I watch the videos of the eminent Prof. Ivo Steiner and Dr. Vladimir Kobli žek as they addressed the students.
When I look back at my first encounter with Graduation Night, I sardonically realize that I have attended so many of such nights (every one of them since my first year), more so than I will ever graduate from medical school. It was always about striving to make an outstanding perforAll in all, the throngs of Malay students throwing mance that will top each year in terms of variety and difficulconfetti brought the house down a close. ty. It was but a mere stage and an event that I could hijack and personally entertain myself with adrenaline. Grad‟s night For me, Graduate‟s night started to become real only for many years made no personal impact on me despite its two years ago, thanks to the people we are now celebrating. change of venue 3 years ago to Strelecka hall. Even now with exams coming up, Yumi expresses her concerns, Nishant his feedbacks and Izwar his ever ninja-like Two years ago, everything at the university seems to be sessions of giving advice, always with his ever modest going through big changes: It was the time when the „‟HK speech “I‟m not good at giving advice. Claire lin has been a mums and dads‟‟ programme began; students got together wonder collecting the class pictures just as much as Sozan and founded a union coined “ISU”. Izwar became an acahas been supportive. The Malay students much like Izwar, demic senate representative, which results in the creation of quietly lurk in the background with their much assured supthe LFHK Facebook group that everyone now uses as a platport even if they would not shine like the sun. form for arranging taxi rides together, promote sales and provide feedback to the university. With due flattery, Anne was painstakingly preparing this platform the “HK Chronicle”
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There is also much I would like to speak of about the sequel from the class of Marie Holubek, last year. This was the year during which my good friends… and somehow by virtue of inviting myself, gave me the auxiliary role I could fulfil within the Grad‟s night execution (not organization). I personally witnessed Agnes Ling Ee San stayed up until 3am to cook for a bake sale. I had fun talking with Mitul Patel about the Grad‟s night organization, how its theme changed from “casino royal” to “ruby royalty”.
dents as wished for by Prof. Kuba. Nevertheless looking at the 3 Spanish Erasmus students leading our Thriller dance that year, I felt that it was good enough.
Looking back, it was funny how some people swore to never do anything with Grad‟s night, only to be at the center stage, dancing and singing behind the curtains, or backstage with Miss X cutting out 1,000s of miniscule decoration items. I will never forget the days we semi – legally climbed the metal frames of the Aldis hall just to hang balloons. I still I was also aware of the contention of ISU within the remember spotting a black cloak, during the bake sale for Grad‟s night organization committee. I addressed this sepa- Christmas looking like the Grim reaper himself. rately, in order to avoid conspiracy dramas or the likes. Looking back, I now scoff at how I unhesitatingly deI would just like to mention a personal perspective: clared to my tired friends last year “I will NEVER take part in Grad‟s night is an entity of 14 years old. It has been based on Grad‟s night organization”. But now, I‟m sitting at my own the spontaneous instincts of students every year since. Bar- Grad‟s night organization committee, with my own class and ring the fact that now, I have the logistics and support from the typical list of problems, alongside the magnificent few my two years of experience behind me, I have a high inclina- leaders … of my own team nonetheless, with brimming pride. tion to believe that every year, like geese migrating for better lands, all of us have that innate intention to celebrate hope, success, diversity and gratitude. Grad‟s night the flame will I‟m certain that this year I have the greatest support, not be doused so long as torch bearer is passed one genera- from Graduates as well as from the year just above. tion to the next; it is not a physical or hereditary nomination I now address you as the president of Grad‟s night but rather the kindling of a passion which is deeply imprinted organization committee 2014 whose theme is Hollywood Bolin an unsuspecting individual for the next great celebration. lywood and I‟m telling the impressive graduates we have That same year, the thriller performance most likely now: We‟ll make your Grad‟s night better than the Grad‟s summarized how the class felt by the time the event was just night two years ago!! coming to an end: zombies… Miss X was most humorous in her profuse thanks to all of us who stayed to help her cut 6 th Graduation night 2014: year pictures into relevant beautiful frames. That time I swore she would be my wedding designer. Any year would present a Theme: Hollywood-Bollywood random collection of these lists of problems: backbenchers, Entrance fees: 250 Kc backseat drivers, cold blankets, histrionics, and gossipers Date: 10.05.2014 (ironically serving for your personal advertisement), job evaLocation: Aldis sion and the woes of getting people to work for something else except studies (even this is hard). Tickets are sold by 4th year students. Typical organization faces the difficulty of linking the methodologies of even the zealous people running in all direc„‟We are searching for talents. If you think you're up tions. With affliction of some kind, you would almost imagine for it, please contact Bame Teemane‟‟ that even the tight knit class of my former classmates would be wrung apart. Nevertheless I only saw that with growing Kevin Kuan , 4th year GM conflict, people got closer. Contrary to many people‟s inborn bias, I have never seen a truer relationship than that harnessed by conflict.
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Zdeněk Bureš Zdeněk je student 4. ročníku všeobecného lékařství, absolvoval FChT v Pardubicích a plní si s nadšením svůj sen studia medicíny. Od druhého ročníku do současnosti je členem předsednictva Akademického senátu naší fakulty a od letošního roku i zástupcem studentů naší fakulty v senátu Univerzity Karlovy v Praze.
Pak to byli vědci, o kterých jsem hlavně jako mladší rád četl: Louis Pasteur, Paul Ehrlich, Alexander Fleming, Marie Curie-Skłodowska a nebo naše málo známá Vlasta Kálalová di Lotti, která jako mladá lékařka založila za finanční podpory T. G. Masaryka v Bagdádu nemocnici, to byl tehdy velmi odvážný krok. Každý den mě inspiruje někdo další. :)
Kdyby si měl možnost něco vzkázat mladším studentů naší fakulty, co by to bylo?
Ţe i kdyţ je to často náročné a před kaţdou zkouškou si testujeme svoje hranice, tak je medicína krásný obor, pro který se vyplatí občas potit krev. Rozhodně jsem na medicíně „vyrostl“. A hlavně! Nezapomeňte kvůli samému studiu si ho taky užít, dokud je čas!
Tři věci, které by sis s sebou vzal na pustý ostrov. Čím si myslíš, že tě naše fakulta nejvíc obohatila?
Určitě v mnoha věcech. :) Samotné studium medicíny je specifické, nabízí pohled do různých zákoutí lidského života a během klinické výuky se denně setkáváme s mnoha lidskými osudy. To člověka nutí si utvářet vlastní pohled na ţivot a přeuspořádávat si žebříček hodnot. Velmi inspirativní je pro mě stálé setkávání se s odborníky ve svých oborech, spolužáky, přáteli a pacienty.
Oblíbený hrneček na kávu s knížkou a Aladinovu lampu. :) Kde vidíš sám sebe za pět let?
Tak to sám nevím. Po zkušenostech z minulosti jsem si už raději dlouhodobější plánování odpustil. :) Uvidíme, kam mě osud zavane, ale vidím se někde v klinice.
Kdo tě v životě nejvíce inspiroval a proč?
Odmala to byli má babička a děda, díky jejich životnímu postoji, ti jsou pro mě stále v mnoha věcech vzorem.
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Marie Holubek
Marie is a 5th year medical student from Dresden, Germany. As an academic rep, she agreed to explain to us in more details what the academic senate is about.
Whenever students have some kind of ideas about what should be improved or changed, even at the end of the year, they should know that there is someone who is in direct contact with the dean. What have you learned the most about studying here? The most amazing thing about this place compared to, let‟s say, studying at home is the fact that there are a lot of people from so many different countries studying here…You get to learn about different cultures and religions. It‟s like they are all coming together, to get to know each other… I think that‟s pretty amazing…. Who has inspired you the most in your life and why?
Why did you run for the academic senate? Because I think that an academic rep represents all the international students. I think it‟s important to have someone from the upper years, someone who has already gone through all…who knows most teachers, knows how the system works…I feel confident that I can voice up the opinions of students. What is important is that they can come up to you and tell you what they think, no matter the problem. What is your job as an academic senate representative? The academic senate is about compromising…There are 2 international representatives, their Czech counterparts and the teachers. We discuss different topics at each session: last time, we discussed about the expenses from last year. We have the dean‟s election coming up so we have to talk about that. We are also going to get some timetable change maybe…
Seriously (laughs)...I have loads of people who have inspired me: My parents, my friends, different people for different reasons. It‟s really hard to just pick one… Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? I‟d rather think about where I‟m seeing myself next year and I hope I‟ll be graduating…I‟m checking different options right now: what‟s possible, where to go to…Basically you are free to go anywhere when you graduate from here, so we will see...I will definitely be working somewhere. Anne L. Nengue, 5th GM
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Kevin Kuan Boon Sen
Kevin is a 4th year medical student from Malaysia. He is also a prolific member of the Malaysian community in HK. As the other half of the Academic representative for international students, he was keen enough to sit with us for an interview.
What is your best quality? Your worst flaw? My best quality is persistence to the point of obsession. I won‟t actually back down from any conflicting pressure. Because when I find that something is necessary, I will simply do it. My worst flaw is that by nature I‟m not really sociable and I don‟t actually take interest in other people‟s affairs. Therefore when I approach them with very serious issues, they actually think I‟m opportunistic. Three things you will take on an empty island
Why did you run for the Academic Senate? I run because I thought there were some issues that were underrepresented among the students and teachers. In most cases, people don‟t actually care but there is a minority with interesting inputs. I just wanted to link these two really… What do you think are the benefits of studying here?
To be very blunt, it would be an internet connection, my laptop… and when I do get bored for being alone, a shotgun (laughs) where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? I will be on somebody‟s else‟ s a***s (laughs). I‟d be creating troubles wherever I go because I thrive on solutions. If it is physically, it might be Germany for postgraduate studies but… I really have no clues. Contact: Facebook- Kevin Kuan Boon sen
As I believe (though many people won‟t believe it) it actually has one of the highest quality of education in terms of Medicine. I mean, when you think about purkyne and our very own Carl Rokitansky from Hradec Kralove, they are certainly significant people! I do believe however that the implementation of the curriculum according to the teaching system has to be much improved.
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Geneva Summer Schools (GSS): Global Health and Human rights Allow me to introduce you to the best summer school I have EVER been to, with the hope that you will apply for it and have fun too..
We had a daily schedule (with free weekends), from 9.00 till around 5.30pm. People came from all over the world, with various professional experience (lawyers, doctors, biological engineers, policy makers, medical students, etc…) We had lectures, practical lessons, visits (and lectures) at international organizations (such as the WHO), group presentations and chilling (including trips). So get ready.
We had lecturers from prestigious universities and international institutions such as the WHO, Princeton University (USA), Bocconi University (Italy), etc…
Location : Geneva, SWITZERLAND. Geneva is the capital city of Switzerland and the humani- The classes took place at a campus of the University of Geneva tarian capital of the world, home to countless international or- as well as in some international organizations (depending on ganizations and NGOs: WHO, UN, UNHCR, WIPO, Red Cross the summer course you attend: UN, WHO, ILO, etc…). etc…. As an international city, English is a very common spoken language although French, Italian and German are the official languages.
What you need to know:
Name of the Summer school: Geneva Summer Schools They are organized by the University of Geneva and cover many topics depending on the personal interests, education and orientation of students. This year, there are actually 12 courses on the list, feel free to apply for the one that fits you best. As a medical student interested in human Rights, I attended Global Health and Human Rights (GHHR). The summer schools are in English. Here is a short video that summarizes the Geneva summer schools http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/about-us/video
Duration: It depends on the summer school you choose. (on average, it‟s 3weeks)
Global Health and Human Rights: Which is the course I attended was for 3 weeks in June (This year, it will be from June 16- July 4, 2014).
GHHR class of 2013 with Prof Siri Tellier, from the University of Copenhagen
Group presentations: We had one presentation per week (usually at the end of the week), in different groups and on different topics.
The Highlights: These are the lectures that , in my opinion, were mesmerizing - Social determinants of health in a global perspective: By WHO staff. - Demographic perspective on global health and human rights: By Prof Siri Tellier-University of Copenhagen - Health systems: By Dr Paolo Piva, WHO -Global Governace and Health: Dr Eduardo Missoni. – Bocconi University. -Digital Divide and Global health: Prof Antoine Geissbuhler.University of Geneva -Present and future pandemics with Examples: Prof Nicole Basta, Princeton University
From L-R: Daniel (France), Annika , Maria (USA), Daniel (USA)
At the WHO Headquarters From L to R: Ruey (Canada),Kerstin (Denmark), Maria (USA),Aregawi (Ethiopia), Beatrice (South Africa), Rachel (Australia) Annika and Sing Chuen (Singapore)
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At the Palais des Nations: United Nations Office in Geneva.(UNOG) With our coordinators: Dr Astrid Stuckelberger and Beatriz Schulthess.
During a lecture at the UNOG (UN Office in Geneva) from the Chief, Press and External relations section
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How to apply: How to get there: Click on the summer school you are interested in for more -by Plane information (dates, duration, school fees, etc..) and description -by bus of the course, then click on „‟APPLY‟‟ on the right side -By train http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/courses/courses2014 For more information: contact http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/contact
Drawbacks: FAQ: http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/contact/faq Testimonials http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/ -Costs: the Summer school is quite expensive and Geneva testimonials/students is one of the most expensive city in Central Europe. I Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/genevasummerschools personally couldn‟t afford it so I got a scholarship from the University of Geneva. I will recommend you to We have created a blog for those who are passionate apply for a scholarship if you think that you do not about human rights and health. In case you would like have the financial means to attend the school. to voice up your opinion, please feel free to join us However you should know that the places for Excellence Scholarships are limited and competitive. The earlier http://humanrightsandhealth.wordpress.com/ you apply, the better -Accommodation: Is not included in the cost. So you have to arrange it by yourself. It is quite a hassle to find a room during the summer, so I will recommend you to start as early as you can
Anne L. Nengue. 5th year GM
Advantages: -Once in a lifetime opportunity to visit international organizations and learn about health in a global perspective -Spend your summer in Geneva and mingle with people from all over the world -Have lectures by world class academics from prestigious universities -Good on your CV and positive experience for your personal growth. -You can apply for as many summer courses as you wish!
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International Medical Summer school (UK)
Date: 28th July-01st August 2014
Place: University of Manchester, UK
Information for application:
http://summerschool.doctorsacademy.org.uk/SummerSchool/
For other summer schools in Europe, per field of study and countries (Medicine iunder health sciences), click on the link below http://www.summerschoolsineurope.eu/ Good luck for your application and have fun this summer!
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A patient’s last journey
When you were born, when you first saw the light of the world. The day you left the comfort and safety of your mother‟s womb and entered this unpredictable world, you, the most innocent creature anyone could carry in their arms, was given the cruelest certainty of them all: One day you will die.
We love life, we value our community and the question is not as for Hamlet „‟to be or not to be‟‟, but „‟to belong or not to belong”, as Marcel Proust nicely puts it. We shit our pants for every person close to us who passes away, since we cannot deal with the “horror vacui” – the emptiness after death. Death is ugly, since it is the ultimate weakness In fact, all of you reading this will, in a hundred years from and the ultimate now, not exist anymore. You will be merely a lump of carbon, loss of control. or maybe distributed over the seas… A fate you share with every single of the 7,228,234,195 people living in this world. Death is the only inevitable and the most I do not want to natural thing that will happen to us. So why is it that we fear it give you a lecture so much? about death, in fact, I know very little Pascal wrote about the fear of about it. But what I death as follow: “Imagine a do want is to raise number of men in chains, all awareness on how under the death sentence, we learn to deal with the terminally ill and dying patients. Due some of whom are, each day, to our fear of death, we distance ourselves from them. We butchered in the sight of oth- medicalize them. We suppress our emotions towards them. This ers. Those remaining see their way death sneaks past our awareness, while the ongoing event own condition in that of their is likely to be the most important event in that patient‟s life.
fellows, and looking at each other with grief and despair We get little or no practice in taking part in death as secure await their turn. This is an medical professionals and compassionate human beings. No image of the human condi- matter how skilled you are, you have to face the fact that every tion”. patient you will have will eventually die one day. It is the cruel birth gift. This day will be the defeat of medicine, and of you as
This is also an image of the a doctor. On that day, we must not bury our face in our hands, medical profession. Death doesn‟t visit any other profession but rather bury our hands in our patient‟s hands. with a higher frequency. As for the doctor, death is the worst Because everyone deserves a last journey with deep dignity, thing for two reasons: this feeling that you and the other appreciated the person you once were. 1.We are human ourselves. 2.It is our ultimate defeat. Aslak Torgersen, 3rd year GM
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The Sushi Shop Hned vedle Velkého náměstí v centru Hradce Králové se nachází specializovaný obchod tzv. Sushi shop, což má otevřeno už méně než rok . Vřele vám doporučujeme tento obchod navštívit, zvláště pokud pocházíte z asijské komunity neboli prostě vás zajímají asijské kuchyně .
Od kdy mate otevřeno tento obchod? Oficiálně od července 2013.
Uyanga Batbayar (z Mongolska)
Je pravda, že můžete koupit některé suroviny ve velkých supermarketech ale výběr těch produktů je tam velmi omezený, nejspíš to bych označila jako za “nedostačující”. Takové okolnosti mi stačila pro rozhodnutí otevřít tuto specializovanou prodejnu. Chci si dále šířit sortimenty a produkty pro zákazníky, např. prodej čerstvých ryb.
Proč si myslíte, že potřebujeme Sushi obchod v Hradci Kralové? Myšlenka otevřít takový obchod v Hradci Králové vznikla už před 2 lety. V této době jsem pracovala jako servírka v čínské restauraci. Začala jsem se zajímat recepty jídel uvedených v menu. Chtěla jsem si to vyzkoušet doma. Tak jsem se zeptala šéfa té restaurace kde bych mohla najít suroviny potřebné pro vaření asijských specialit. Ale neexistoval ţádný obchod zaměřený na prodej asijských specialit zvlášť v Hradci Králové. Taky jsem si všimla, že nejsem sama na to kdo si chce vyzkoušet doma ty recepty vždyť i zákazníci se občas obrátili na mě jako servírka s podobnými otázky jak to dělají a kde mohou koupit suroviny.
Jaké jsou ceny? Jsou to pro zákazníky přijatelné? Máte v nabídce něco speciálního, co jinde zákazník nenajde? Určitě ano. Ceny jsou levnější než ty, co mají v supermarketech. Novinka pro zákazníky : O víkendech můžete užít slevy až 1030% na vybrané produkty. Translated by Ariunjargal Togtokhjargal 6th year GM
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The Sushi Shop Right at the center of Old town, there is Sushi shop that is less than a year old. Highly recommended to you, especially if you are from the Asian community or
Uyanga Batbayar (from Mongolia)
simply interested in Asian food .
When was it launched? It was officially launched in July 2013. Why do we need a Sushi shop in HK?
Are the prices affordable? Which products do they offer? Very affordable indeed. With prices that are cheaper than the ones found in supermarkets.
The idea came about 2 years ago. When she was workBig news for customers: On weekends there is a 10ing in a Chinese restaurant. During that time, she 30% discount (depending on the products). was interested in trying the recipes at home so she asked the owner for the recipes and a place where Has she encountered any difficulties while openshe could find the ingredients here, in HK. She noing the business? ticed that customers at the restaurant sometimes asked for the recipes too. Looking back now, she can‟t point out any difficulties really… She realized that simply because she really wanted to open this shop there was no shop in HK specialized in selling Asiatic ingredients or even a selling point. In big supermarkets, though they offer these products, the choice of products is very limited. That‟s how the idea of creating this small business came about. Her dream is to make the shop bigger and increase the options for the customers by adding more products. She is also considering selling fresh fishes for the customers.
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The CAR crisis: Why does it matter? The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country localized in central Africa. It is bordered by Cameroon to the West, Chad to the north, Sudan and South Sudan to the East and to the South, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo. The country gained its independence from France on the 13th August 1960. It has relatively been unstable ever since.
Simplified explanation of the conflict:
The beginning of the latest crisis:
The Seleka coalition rebels that seized power and ousted the president Bozizé, at the beginning of the conflict are mainly Muslims, in a country where Christians constitute the majority according to the ethnic groups (It should be noted that the CAR has always had a Christian president before this conflict). The rebels imposed themselves by force to the population: Rape, forced executions and torture were common tactics used. Additionally, there were reports of mass graves with decomposed bodies discovered at a military camp in Bangui. The resignation of Michel Djotodia was followed by the withdrawal of Seleka‟s groups from the country‟s south. This immediately lead to scenes of joy and crowd cheering from the local population , followed by reprisals from Christians antiBalaka militia from that same population seeking revenge from Muslims who first mistreated them.
As if the multiple coups the Central African government has experienced in the past 50 years weren‟t enough, Bangui (the capital city) was to be the stage of yet another military coup that has led to the most recent humanitarian crisis in central Africa.
The Anti-Balaka (whose real names mean anti-machete in the Sango language) developed a strong desire to eliminate Muslims from the country, worsening the inter-religious violence, threatening peace and forcing countless Muslims to flee to neighboring countries.
Timeline: - In November 2012, new Seleka rebel coalition (formed mainly by muslims rebels) already controlled some parts of the country including the North and the South. - In March 2013, they have seized power in Bangui, forcing the incumbent president to flee to a neighboring country. Its leader Michel Djotodia suspended the constitution and was sworn in president few months later. Later, in August, Djotodia in sworn in president of the CAR - In December 2013: The violence in the country is still growing. There are reports of tension between religious groups, namely Christian and Muslims. - 10 January 2014: Michel Djotodia resigns under international pressure and flees the country. Despite officially disbanding the militia group, the killings and lootings continue in the capital Bangui. - 20 January 2014: Catherine Samba-Panza is elected Interim President .
Interventions: -5000 soldiers from African Union peacekeeping forces constituting the Misca (Mission Internationale de Soutien à la Centrafique) were deployed in December -
France has deployed 1600 troops to support the African peacekeeping forces (The Operation is called Sangaris) - The interim president has requested additional troops from the UN which will take time to be deployed.
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Outcomes of the conflict: Refugees fleeing to neighboring countries: News reports used the term „‟Ethnic religious cleansing to actually qualify what is taking place in the CAR. Muslims used to make 15% of the total population but the majority has now fled to the north (towards Chad). The High Commissioner for Refugees (HCR) has already registered more than 8000 people, adding to the 92,000 refugees in Cameroon before the crisis. Others go south (to Congo or to DRC)
Religious cleansing is becoming increasingly widespread in the region (ex: Boko Haram in Nigeria). This is threatening the stability of many countries.
Sources: h t t p : / / e n . w i k i p e d i a . o r g / w i k i / Central_African_Republic#Independence_.281960.29 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13150044 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-25683279 http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/12/us-central Food is becoming scarce. The World Food Programme african-idUSBREA1B1PF20140212 started a month-long emergency airlift of around 1,800 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-25683279 http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/ tonnes of food at the beginning of February Human Rights violation: with this crisis, anthropophagy, ARTJAWEB20131219105430/ burning, looting, rape, etc…are just few of the acts that are committed daily in this country. Interesting facts:
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Catherine Samba-Panza has become the 1st woman in the history of the central African region to be elected Interim President.
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What is the best advice you have ever received? Hakeem Khurum, 4th year GM‟ „‟ Work hard… and you will get your reward...eventually, no matter what‟‟
Nur Adani, 4th year GM „‟My mom advised me before I came here…to take care of my prayers and to do my best in final exams‟‟
Ali Masri, 2nd year GM „‟ Never stop working hard‟‟
Kishan Patel, 2nd year GM „‟ You have to be different…not like everyone else‟‟
Atlholang Ipatleleng, 4th year GM „‟ you are your own competitor; do not envy the success of others. Just move at your own pace. - my mother in 2003.‟‟
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1. Yeezianity: After Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism…let me introduce you to a new religion: YEEZIANITY Yeezianity is a newly founded religion in which followers believe in the one who calls himself Yeezus.
It was founded by Brian Liebman, a 23 year old American citizen in January 2014. The disciples are called „‟Ye‟ciples‟‟ and their church is the „‟Church of Yeezus‟‟. Anybody can be a Ye‟ciple without renouncing to their primary faith (Christianity, Taoism, etc..). Just as other monotheistic religions, they have a god (a savior). To join, it is pretty simple: Take a photo stating I believe in Yeezus and post it on your social media accounts More information: http://yeezianity.com/ You can find them on twitter: https://twitter.com/Yeezianity
3. The invention of the Internet. Imagine a world without social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), without emails, websites or even Skype. Well, that was a reality long time ago, but thanks to Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, everything changed.
Sources: http://www.christianpost.com/news/yeezianity -founderclarifies-motive-behind-new-religion-says-kanye-west-figurenot-as-good-as-jesus-interview-113695/ http://yeezianity.com/
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Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a computer scientist from London, England. He is the inventor of the World Wide Web (or the Internet The newest country in the world. as we know it today). While working at the CERN (European Organization for European Research), he The Republic of South Sudan became an independent used a NeXt computer to launch the 1st website EVER. state on 9 July 2011, after a referendum of 98.83%, Put online on 6 August 1991 separating it from the Republic of Sudan. http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html It is now a recognized state, whose capital is Juba. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CERN Anne L Nengue, 5th year GM
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