Tomáš Kašpárek introduced Rector Martin Bareš as a person who gained his valuable experience in the world as part of a Fulbright scholarship in the USA at the University of Minnesota. "It was interesting to have the opportunity to compare the Czech and American education systems," Martin Bareš, whose specialty is neurology, recalled. He said that he had already travelled to the USA with his family, which was not entirely easy, but in the university environment he encountered great friendliness and a wide range of opportunities to get involved in the community life of the university. Professionally, the prospect of pursuing science and being in constant contact with the field was important to him, and within the local hospital system. In America he experienced a healthy competitive environment, which he considers very important for any scientist's career. His stay in the USA then became an inspiration for him to pursue excellent science at Masaryk University.