MEET THE BridgeToPrague TEAM

A smiling young man and woman taking a selfie together outdoors on a sunny day. The woman is wearing glasses and a cream-colored sweater, and the man is wearing a black jacket. They are standing on a street with trees, buildings, and street signs visible in the background.

Since we were born and raised in Dubai, it was initially hard to envision leaving our family and comfort zone to study in a city like Prague, let alone live there. But after 6 years, many celebrations, coffees and tears later, it slowly but surely grew to become our home away from home. Life here taught us a lot about self-reliance and independence, and yet, we never felt alone!

We also noticed the increased number of international students with every new year, particularly from all across the UAE - which prompted us to step in and lend our gained knowledge to YOU.

MEET

Batool Kanawati

A woman with long hair and glasses standing outdoors, leaning against a brick-lined wall, with a historic cathedral in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Hello :) I’m a 6th-year medical student and anatomy teacher at the Third Faculty of Medicine. Having tutored 1st year students privately and taught anatomy for a few years now - I’ve seen, heard, experienced and helped manage the ups and downs of being a student, both academically and mentally.

No two student experiences are the same, but with the right guidance and mindset, you will truly enjoy the journey :)

Right behind is part of Prague Castle - the largest castle complex in the world! 🏰

MEET

Yousef Kehail

Heyo! I’m a 6th year medical student who represented our University in UAE alongside the Vice Dean.

I’ve worked closely with newly accepted students, and after seeing the same concerns and uncertainties come up repeatedly, it led us to create this service to help students transition into a new country and to give them a strong foundation to make their university life easier!

Taken at the Adršpach Rock Formations, Czech Republic 🏞️