UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
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- Hosted at: Charles University
- Location(s): Prague, Czech Republic
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
UPCES (CERGE-EI, Charles University)
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Study abroad with UPCES in Prague and experience a semester of intellectual and cultural discovery in one of Europe's most remarkable cities. UPCES is located in a historic palace in Prague's city center. An UPCES semester includes 16 academic cre... read more
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I learned a lot about myself and who I want to be. Additionally, I realized that there are many trivial things I pay too much attention that are not worth my time and energy. Shak M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned about living on my own in an area that I was completely foreign too Tim G - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes it was worth while. I learned how to live off of myself (except financially) and definitely grew as a person. miller.steinle - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned all about Prague and the Czech Republic, central location allowed me to travel all over. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned about and loved a country I previously knew nothing about mimi.scott16 - Hobart and William Smith Colleges View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile, but I would not choose UPCES again. This is the "party program" where many use Prague as a stop off point for traveling. Shelby E - Willamette University View Entire Review
Beers are cheaper abroad A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about my self, and another part of the world. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Prague is a fantastic city with access to Europe. Go! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
little bit of czech and yes A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I found what i want in life A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved traveling Europe and seeing all of the amazing cities while visiting friends. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I am happy that I chose to go to Prague because I was somewhat naive to its eastern European aspect and the environment that I lived in there definitely gives me a totally different perspective on America and our history. If I had to reconsider what program I would go on, I think that I would have also looked into Copenhagen or ... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
so much about myself and the culture and my friends A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes it was totally worthwhile. I think everyone should have the experience to go abroad for at least a semester. I grew as a person and got to explore a whole part of the world I have never been to. I made new friends and got even closer with the ones from Middlebury that I traveled with. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was certainly worthwhile. Aside from developed skills of independence and assimilation in a foreign culture, being abroad in Prague and traveling throughout central Europe opened my eyes to many different cultures, historical landmarks, and different countrys' deep rooted histories. Overall, both culturally and intellectual... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Not only was my semester in Prague worthwhile, but it was life changing. I learned so much about myself and the others that I spent my semester with, and made lifelong friends. A student - Hobart and William Smith Colleges View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the different places I visited in Europe. I also learned a lot about myself during this time. I have never had an experience like this before and it showed me different qualities about myself and made me grow up in a lot of situations. A student - University of Richmond View Entire Review
International exposure; mixed culture appreciation Zach F - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to be in an environment that I had no experience in before. No language skills. A student - Charles University View Entire Review
Truly eye opening experience. Traveling around europe and making close friends is something I highly recommend. Could not have had a better experience on this program. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much about the Czech culture plus the intangibles about going abroad. These are the most valuable part as you learn things about yourself that you had not known before!!! Alex P - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile, I would literally do anything to go back...learn a lot about yourself and how to live on your own while also appreciating the beauty of numerous different countries and how people live outside of the United States. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
so much fun great friends deep understanding of Prague tons of travel A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to get by on my own and to experience things outside of my comfort zone. Matthew F - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Study abroad with UPCES in Prague and experience a semester of intellectual and cultural discovery in one of Europe's most remarkable cities. UPCES is located in a historic palace in Prague's city center. An UPCES semester includes 16 academic credits, day and weekend trips, dozens of cultural excursions/activities, optional internships, and international classrooms. UPCES classrooms offer an opportunity to interact with students from around the globe. A typical UPCES course includes 10-15 students of several nationalities and provides a truly multicultural environment for learning. Prominent scholars from Charles University teach UPCES courses in English. Course subjects include economics, international relations, sociology, history, political science, film, literature, philosophy, and Czech language. Students from a wide variety of majors and interests will greatly benefit from the UPCES academic experience. UPCES students live in flats of their choosing with other students in the program. Flat choices are offered by the program and are located throughout the center section of Prague. Students do not just interact with the Czech people, but truly live amongst them in real Prague flats. With UPCES, students explore the cultures of Central Europe. Each semester, UPCES organizes trips to Cesky Krumlov, Litomerice, Dresden/Kutna Hora, and a 3-night trip to Krakow, Poland. UPCES also organizes a series of cultural trips within the immediate area of Prague. Czech and other European students are invited on these trips as well. UPCES students can apply for a variety of internships related to their major or personal interests through the UPCES Internship Program. Internship opportunities include a prominent legal institute, an international school, a city newspaper, and a media NGO. UPCES offers unlimited outlets for learning and personal growth, in and out of the classroom. Learn more about UPCES on our website and on Facebook. We hope you will join us for an incredible semester in Prague! UPCES Quick Facts * Building: Schebek Palace * Affiliation: Charles University * Director: Nicki Norris * Language of Instruction: English * Eligibility: minimum 3.0 GPA and Junior-standing * Cost: 9,650 USD per Semester, 18,300 USD per Year * Housing: Independent Student Apartments * Application: Online and Hard-copy * Trips: Cesky Krumlov, Litomerice, Dresden/Kutna Hora, Krakow * Internships: Teaching, Marketing, Journalism, NGO, Law Highlights 1. Students take courses under a prestigious faculty and alongside Czech and other European students. 2. Four weekend trips and dozens of local trips designed to immerse students in Central European culture. 3. Students can apply for a variety of impressive internships through the UPCES Internship Program. 4. Courses are set in a beautiful palace in the historic center of Prague. 5. Students live together in centrally-located flats of their choosing. As the leading university in the Czech Republic, Charles University boasts high quality teaching, an excellent research record and academics that are leading professionals in their disciplines. Charles University in Prague was founded in 1348 and is one of the world's oldest universities.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Russian, Central and East European Studies
- European Studies
- Western European Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Czech Language, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Psychology
- Economics
- History
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3.0Year Founded:
2002Website
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