IPSL Czech Republic
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadernship
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Prague - Czech Republic • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Prague offers a fascinating social and cultural setting for service-learning. After more than 15 years of transition from Soviet Communism to independence and receiving its new status as a member of the European Union, the Czech Republic is still struggling with the consequences of the privatization of political, social, educational, and cultural institutions. Service-learning in Prague will allow you to directly encounter the problems, challenges, and attempted solutions brought about by these changes, while also giving you a chance to enjoy the historical and cultural offerings of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities—Prague. You will spend a semester or year in Prague, studying Czech culture and society at historic Charles University, living with a Czech family, and engaging in substantive volunteer service responding to social needs. Taught in English, the studies are linked closely with your service and your experience of living in and learning about historic and contemporary Czech and Central European social, cultural, ecological, political, and economic issues. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Czech society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Undergraduate Academic Credit Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs $9000-$11000 Costs Include:  Fees include all instruction, orientation, pre-departure materials, housing, most meals, service placement and supervision, health insurance and field trips. Personal expenses include: airfare, books, and spending money (this may include money for lunch while on campus). Year students may need to arrange alternative accommodations during the semester break. Dates Mid September - Mid December Early February - Mid May Deadlines June 1 for fall, November 1 for spring Contact The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership 815 2nd Avenue 8th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 212.986.0989 Fax: 212.986.5039 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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