Study in the US
October 8, 2026
How demanding is the admissions process for prestigious Ivy League universities? Is studying in the US genuinely more expensive than in Europe, or do the high price tags hide generous financial aid packages from the schools themselves? And how do you navigate visa administration as well as the unique pace of life on American campuses?
In this Episode:
Funding and misleading price tags: Why you shouldn't let high tuition fees discourage you, how generous financial aid direct from US universities works, and what to keep an eye on when looking for scholarships.
Practical tips for Ivy League and art school applications: How to tackle GRE/SAT tests, write a compelling statement, and what makes or breaks an art portfolio.
Bureaucracy and life in the US: How to navigate the visa process smoothly, which documents you should always keep on you, and how teaching styles, professor attitudes, and the overall pace of US campus life differ from Europe.
Guests:
Filip Korch – Bakala Foundation scholar (2025), Rhode Island School of Design (USA) – Painting and Graphic Design
Jonáš Nepožitek – Bakala Foundation scholar (2022), King’s College London (UK); Yale University (USA) – Master in Public Policy in Global Affairs
Karolina Jiřelová – Scholarship Program Manager
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