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Overview
While Western European countries continue to be a traditional destination for undergraduate and graduate students studying abroad, recently, Central and Eastern European countries have become increasingly popular. This part of the world offers an abundance of multinational and domestic businesses, historical sites and preserved villages, beautiful architecture, and diverse cultural activities. Best of all, it is still cheap!!
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is commonly referred to as the “gem” of the new Europe and is proving to be an excellent destination for both long term and short term study abroad programs. Currently there are over 62 different study abroad programs based in the Czech Republic and the number continues to rise as does its superior reputation with high school, college, and graduate students. There are numerous different models and areas of focus and while some programs are run by Czech institutions of higher education, the majority are operated by U.S. or British universities or private overseas educational firms.
Studying abroad can be a profound experience for students of any age, from any country. This experience offers them the opportunity to explore traditions, perceptions, and concepts not found in their own culture. This experience is valuable because it enables students to broaden their view of themselves and the world in which they live. Recently, Eastern Europe, in particular the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary became a magnet region for students not only because it remains a relatively good bargain, but also because it offers such a wide range of rich educational opportunities and unique cultural experiences.
This information
was submitted by European Study Abroad Center
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