Shakil Efti’s Erasmus+ journey at FSV UK: Rewards but also difficulties

Charles University is committed to making international opportunities accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. As the experience of Bangladesh-born researcher and author Shakil Reja Efti during his Erasmus+ stay shows, important steps have been taken — but challenges remain. With humour and perseverance, Efti’s story as a wheelchair user highlights progress but also areas where significant improvement is still needed. Better access to the dorm laundry, to canteens, in some cases to classes themselves (at a facility where the nearby metro stop lacks an elevator). In this sense, Shakil was a trailblazer and his journey was not without road bumps. He discusses what worked and what didn't, for anyone considering a stay of their own.

Read the entire interview on the UK Forum website.