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Global Leadership Program
Prague, Czech Republic
July 3rd - August 5th, 2008
The Eighth Annual Global Leadership Program is a comprehensive four-week program that includes: university courses, cultural activities, and community service. The program is open to undergraduate university students from around the world.
We offer specially designed courses which focus on issues of global importance. Each course is both interactive and challenging. Participants obtain an introduction to leadership during F27: Philosophies of Leadership course. You may also choose from the following courses:
F2713: Global Business
F2708: in International Relations: Social Policy and Welfare
All courses are upper-division, taught in English, and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Charles University, the oldest university in Eastern Europe. Each course is worth 3 US/6 ECTS semester credits. Credits can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university.
Expose yourself to a new culture. We offer weekly cultural activities, including the Communist Museum, Radio Free Europe, and the renowned Czech cinema.
Work with members of the Czech community on service projects. These activities are not only rewarding, but allow you to put theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to practical use.
Visit the Czech countryside for a team building retreat. Later in the program, raise your awareness of human tragedy by visiting Terezin, former concentration camp during WWII.
Get first-hand advice from leaders in business, politics, education, and the public sector.
Learn practical skills, such as public speaking techniques, how to write business plans, and, most importantly, how to create and implement a project in your home community.
Students live in dorms located 15 minutes from school and the city center. Rooms are suites containing two double occupancy rooms, sharing a bathroom. Many of the rooms have small refrigerators. The dorm has a t.v., kitchen, and laundry room.
During the team building and community service retreat, all meals are included. Students have several options for the remaining meals, choosing to cook with friends at the dorm or eat out. The cost of food in the Czech Republic is very low (an average meal with main dish, side dish, drink, and tip costs around 3 - 5 USD). Students can eat at any number of restaurants around the campus, dorm, or city center.
Prague has an excellent, inexpensive, and reliable public transportation system, including metros, trams, and buses. Students take a 15 minute ride to Charles University. Students can obtain a discounted one-month travel pass for approximately 20 USD. This pass entitles you to unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metros.
The price of the program is 3,600 USD. This price includes: tuition, housing, fieldtrips, workshops, community service projects, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged.
The price of the program does not include airfare. You may consult the following student travel agencies for your travel needs.
STA Travel: www.statravel.com
A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from Eastern Europe and developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you.
Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.
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