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Locations: Prague, Czech Republic
Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2nd year	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement:	none	Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No
Housing:	Apartment	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Island	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Annia Dowell-Wiltshire	Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Communications, Czech, European Studies, Foreign Affairs, Media Studies, Psychology

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Get a grip on the rapidly changing media landscape in enchanting Prague. As a city that’s seen remarkable transformation since the end of the Cold War and its independence in 1993, it’s an especially intriguing place to explore how media influences public opinion. In the heart of Europe - try your hand as a foreign news correspondent.

Unique Experiences

LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

with visits to media outlets like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, headquartered in Prague.

STUDY WITH AWESOME SURROUNDINGS,

amidst a fairy tale castle and hundreds of church spires.

GET A BROADER VIEW

of life in the Czech Republic with weekend excursions and day trips.

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Excursions & Activities

Explore more of the region with two excursions – one day trip and one overnight trip. Destinations change annually, and have included:
- Terezín, former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp
- Sychrov, home of a beautiful neo-Gothic castle and famous gothic fortress built in Roman times
- Litomerice, where the Ploskovice castle and historical structures date back to the 13th century
- Karlovy Vary, a noted spa town
- Mikulov, South Moravian wine destination
- Plzen, home of Europe’s second largest synagogue, the Victims of Evil monument, and the George Patton Museum
Get an insider’s view of Prague with the help of your Flat Buddy, a Charles University student who will teach you cultural norms and introduce you to Czech culture.
Make your visit official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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