Our activities

CCC's Services

Information services 

The CCC helps students navigate the university environment, its rules, and administrative procedures.

• Throughout the academic year, CCC regularly organizes informational events and meetings that introduce students to specific topics they may encounter during the year. Opportunities for personal contact, clarifying situations, and answering questions are key. The most important event of this type is the Survival Conference, aimed at first-year students, focusing on the smooth transition from secondary school to university and supporting academic success.
• In cooperation with students, CCC publishes thematic informational brochures covering different stages of study (Freshman Guide, Bachelor’s Guide, Master’s Guide) or other study-related topics and services (Dormitories, Graduation & Alumni, Personal Brand, CV & Motivation Letter, Clubs: Step by Step, Mentoring, Czech Survival Guide). These guides provide clear and concise answers to common questions and situations that students may face during their studies. Written “by students for students,” they are available in both print and online formats.
• CCC manages the website studium.vscht.cz, which serves as a hub offering a comprehensive overview of organizational and administrative study information as well as developmental and support topics.

Support and Counseling Services

CCC offers a wide range of personal consultation opportunities with specialists

• Psychological Counseling helps students address personal, academic, and crisis situations that could hinder their studies. It also focuses on prevention and mental health support through workshops, lectures, and other materials.
• Students with Specific Needs Counseling provides professional and administrative support to students with disabilities, aiming to compensate for disadvantages without reducing academic quality. Services include diagnostics, individualized study adjustments, and awareness-raising among students, faculty, and staff.
• Academic Counseling by the Tutors assists students in navigating the university environment and study regulations, supporting integration and extracurricular development, and increasing general student awareness.
• Career Counseling offers opportunities to consult on academic and professional paths, further studies, personal development, or transition into the labor market.

Development Services

CCC organizes workshops, lectures, and events focusing on soft skills such as communication, presentations, time management, financial and legal literacy, stress management, and personal effectiveness.

The center offers a mentoring program connecting students with industry professionals for multi-month collaborative learning.

CCC also supports student activities and collaborates with student clubs to foster community life at the university. It coordinates activities of the Internal Social Grant Agency (SIGA) in this context

Career Services

CCC provides individual career coaching, workshops, and other events covering topics from choosing a field and career planning to interview preparation, CV writing, and motivation letters.

It also organizes employer-focused events, such as job fair and workshops on current labor market topics. Students and graduates have access to a website with curated job opportunities relevant to their field.

Student Facilities

CCC contributes to social life and student integration, as these aspects directly impact academic success.

• Co-organizes Vektor, an experimental socio-scientific space in the Dejvice Campus with accompanying programs.
• Hosts Hanami, a Japanese spring festival celebrating cherry blossoms.
• Organizes the First Academic Event, welcoming first-year students.
• Provides facilities for orientation courses for bachelor’s and master’s students.
• Co-founded and supports the Student Senate and Clubs Collegium.
• Co-coordinates systematic data collection across study years to identify student needs and develop early intervention systems, e.g., for academic underperformance.

Services for Employers

CCC collaborates with numerous companies and institutions to provide: participation in job fair, job, internship, and trainee program advertisements on CCC's websites, opportunities for workshops or lectures for students

It also offers partner packages, CSR support, sponsorships, and mentoring opportunities, allowing employers to efficiently reach talented UCT Prague students and graduates.

Tutors services

The Tutors helps students navigate the university environment, administrative procedures, and supports integration and personal development. Each activity is coordinated by a mentor or supervised by the association’s leadership.

Founded in 2016, the association operates under CCC UCT Prague. 

Older students, regularly trained by university staff and external mentors through workshops, lectures, and seminars, serve as tutors. They provide services discreetly and maintain confidentiality. The list of current tutors is available on the website.

Tutors closely collaborate with the Academic Senate, other student clubs, and active students to create a positive and supportive environment.

Study group tutoring 

Study group tutoring is a key activity targeting first-year bachelor’s students. Each study circle is assigned a circle tutor who assists with academic questions, the transition to university, and integration.

Contacting

Throughout the year, tutors organize themed informational events promoted via email or Instagram.

For individual questions, students can contact:

Tutors email (tutori@vscht.cz),for questions and issues across all years. Hundreds of inquiries are received annually, analyzed, and used to adjust activities for maximum benefit. Tutors’ social media accounts serve as spaces for sharing useful information, news, and everyday student life moments. Students increasingly use Instagram to contact tutors with questions.

Support for First-Year Students

• Enrollment introduces students to the association and its activities.
• Freshman Guide and Dormitories Guide summarize key academic and administrative information.
• Study group tutoring assigns an older student to each study circle to help with orientation, adaptation, and integration.
• Script Exchange allows students to swap or sell study materials, encouraging resource sharing.
• Tutoring Database offers subject-specific tutoring services.
• Step-by-step video guides (“How to use SIS?”) help navigate the Study Information System.
• Pre-exam presentations explain the credit system and course exams.
• Freshman Pub Quiz provides a fun review of key subjects, fostering socialization and collaborative learning.

Support for Upper-Year Students 

• Informational meetings on bachelor’s thesis selection for second-year students
• Soon to be Bachelor lectures prepare students for final exams and thesis submission, including peer advice
• Master’s program fairs offer guidance on further studies, admission requirements, and insights from current students and graduates
• New University? lecture help students transferring for master’s programs adapt to UCT
• Adaptation support for international students to overcome language and cultural barriers
• PhD Electronic Guide centralizes important information, deadlines, and tools for doctoral students

Other Activities

In addition to year-specific projects, Tutors actively participate in events such as Applicant Meetings, Open Days, Researchers’ Night, Hanami, Lesamáj, and Campus Fest to provide information and organize accompanying programs.

Team-building is essential to strengthen relationships, communication, and cooperation. Tutors emphasize mutual support to ensure the success of projects.