Highlights

Buddy System Program

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) VSE Buddy System is an organization that facilitates the cultural integration and social life of foreign students in the Czech Republic. Students from abroad are offered the opportunity to pair up with a Czech student who will help them to settle more easily into the new environment. The organization helps upon arrival and throughout the student's stay, especially during the first few days. Foreign students are met at the airport or the train/bus station, accompanied to the dormitory, and provided with a basic orientation to the city and school. The organization also helps with school and other formalities (school ID card, public transport pass, etc.).

Excursions

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a one-day field trip which is included as part of the program. In previous summers, this field trip has gone to:

- Visit of eský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and excursion to Budvar brewery
- Visit of spa city Karlovy Vary, famous glass factory Moser and Loket castle
- Visit of Marianské Lázn, Frantiakovy Lázn and surroundings

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad staff in the U.S. and abroad are available 24 hours a day for support of students, parents, and advisors. In addition to our London-based Resident Director, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad provides bilingual support staff at several of our sites in Europe to ensure that assistance is available in times of need and crisis.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Program Fees include tuition for 2-9 US credits, university and program administrative fees, accommodations, health insurance, and two excursions. Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing support (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

Applicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level. Required GPA: 2.50

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel to Czech Republic

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years of experience working within the field of international education serving both students and advisors throughout North America. As a leader in the field known for high-quality, full service programs with excellent value, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad can help you achieve your education abroad program goals.