Study Abroad in the Czech Republic: Summer Interdisciplinary Studies in Prague – City & Daily Life

Prague, Czech Republic

The German philosopher Goethe proclaimed Prague to be “the most precious stone in the crown of the world.” Prague draws its visitors through fairytale-like cobblestone streets, and past a thousand years of artistic history.

Long the capital of Bohemia, and twice the medieval seat of the Holy Roman Empire, Prague has always stood as the forefront of culture and industry. The city emerged from the post-War communist era in 1989 to become one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies.

Today, Prague stands at the crossroads of Europe, where east meets west, and history lives next door to modernity. CET Prague Summer students become a part of Prague’s grand intellectual and artistic tradition as they navigate through one of the world’s most inspiring cities.

Charles University Faculty of Humanities

The program is affiliated with the Charles University Faculty of Humanities. Charles University is the oldest university in Central Europe, founded in 1348. The university has played a leading role in shaping the history of the country, from the Reformation to the Velvet Revolution of 1989.

CET Center in Prague

The CET center is in the heart of Prague. The neighborhood features excellent public transportation, countless restaurants and cafes, and many museums, movie theaters and stores.

The center features classroom spaces, offices for program staff, a small computer lab and a library. The entire center has wi-fi Internet access.

Prague Housing & Meals

Students share apartments with other CET students and Czech roommates (when available). Each apartment has a full kitchen. Apartments are centrally located and typically a 20-minute commute to the CET center.

Meals are not included in the program fee. Students dine in Prague’s many cafés and restaurants, or cook for themselves at home.

Czech Roommates

Sharing a room with a local roommate is frequently cited by CET students as “one of the best parts of the program.” Many students become good friends with their roommates and remain close after the program ends.

Czech roommates come from local universities around Prague. Roommates introduce CET students to Prague and Czech culture. They attend program excursions.

The result? Cross-cultural relationships that move well beyond the host and guest paradigm.