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The Prague Summer Seminars

Czech Republic
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Location
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, Prague

Term
Summer

Dates
July 11 - August 9, 2012

  • Description

    The University of New Orleans has conducted its "Prague Summer Seminars" at Prague's prestigious Charles University for over 15 years, offering six hours of university credit in the arts, humanities and social sciences each summer. Extra-curricular activities include weekend trips to Vienna, Austria as well as Czesky Krumlov, a lecture series, class excursions, informal dinners and much more. Join us this summer in Prague for the experience of a lifetime!

  • Highlights

    * Take the streetcar, every day, through the beauty of Prague: down castle hill, through the medieval Mala Strana district, along the Vltave River...

    * Enjoy a weekend trip to the city of Strauss, Freud, Klimt and Mozart - Vienna, Austria

    * Attend a lecture by Czech artists who talk about "forbidden art" in the underground during the Communist Era Ride through the countryside of Southern Moravia and feast on a roast piglet and sample local wines.

    Take your learning experience beyond the classroom into Prague's streets, museums, parks, cellars, cafes and pubs.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Subject Areas

    • Architecture
    • Arts
    • Film
    • Literature
    • Music
    • Photography
  • Cost in US$:

    USD 4,295.00

  • Program Fees Include:

    * Application fee
    * Tuition and university fees for six credits
    * Housing in double or triple occupancy, incl. daily breakfast
    * Airport pick-up on 1st day of program
    * Guided city tour
    * Some short excursions
    * Travel health insurance
    * Opening reception and closing party
    * Lecture series
    * 2 full-time staff
    * 30-day Public transportation pass for Prague
    * Credit transfer fees

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American and European Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Scholarships are Available

    Federal financial aid (grants, loans, etc.) applies for this fully accredited academic program.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Letters of Reference
    • Transcript
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
  • University of New Orleans's Mission Statement

    To assist the University in its continuing efforts to internationalize its campus and curriculum and to contribute to global understanding by developing and supporting opportunities of the highest quality worldwide for students, faculty and staff as well as the general public. Our division provides a variety of international academic programs. We offer summer study abroad programs for college students and adults; semester and year exchange programs with a variety of universities around the world; and IELP, an intensive non-credit program for non-native speakers of English. The Division is also closely affiliated with other campus and local organizations dedicated to fostering international education and experience in the Greater New Orleans area.

  • Year Founded

    1958