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CIEE Summer Communications, New Media + Journalism in Prague, Czech Republic
(Outgoing Program)
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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.
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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Policy on Institutional Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are not applied to study abroad costs. We strongly encourage students to apply for scholarships to fund study abroad. Please visit the scholarships page to learn more about scholarships, or see the director of International Education.
For Students Studying Abroad with External Providers during the Spring and Summer 2020
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